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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and appropriate Pap and HPV screening. Because HPV affects both men and women and may not show symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine vaccination for everyone ages 9 to 26 as well as certain other individuals up to age 45. Know what to look for… See a doctor if you are having any of these symptoms:
and what to do… If you experience any of these symptoms, a pelvic exam (including a rectovaginal exam) and a general physical should be performed. If the exam is abnormal, you might be advised to undergo an HPV test, a colposcopy (observing the cervix through a magnifying scope) and a biopsy, depending on the results of the colposcopy. If cervical cancer is suspected or diagnosed, it is important to seek care first from a gynecologic oncologist—medical doctors with specialized training in treating gynecologic cancers who can manage your care from diagnosis to completion of treatment. |
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