Once a leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women, cervical cancer can now be largely prevented or detected early through regular Pap and HPV testing, HPV vaccination, and accessible programs like Screening for Life that offer free screenings for those who are uninsured or underinsured.
El cáncer de cuello uterino es uno de los tipos de cáncer más prevenibles, y es más fácil de tratar cuando se detecta temprano.
HPV can lead to cancer but you can take a preemptive strike to protect against cervical and many other related cancers.
A Pap test is a screening that helps identify changes in cervical cells that can lead to cancer, and also helps identify cervical cancer in its earliest, most curable stages.
