Articles for Tag: "cervical cancer"

New screening option lets some women skip a pelvic exam 
New screening option lets some women skip a pelvic exam
Pap smears are no longer the preferred screening option for women 30 to 65 years old.
How to reduce the risk of cervical cancer 
How to reduce the risk of cervical cancer
Getting regular Pap tests can help detect cervical cancer early on when it’s typically more treatable.
Latina women are especially at risk for this cancer 
Latina women are especially at risk for this cancer
Hispanic women are diagnosed at much higher rates.
Vaccines and exams can help combat this preventable cancer  Featured
Vaccines and exams can help combat this preventable cancer
It kills 4,000 people every year.
Does a pap smear hurt? Does the HPV vaccine really work? 
Does a pap smear hurt? Does the HPV vaccine really work?
Your questions answered.
5 ways to help prevent cervical cancer 
5 ways to help prevent cervical cancer
If you could help prevent cancer, why wouldn’t you? An OB/GYN explains how.
Ask a Doc: Should I vaccinate my child against HPV? 
Ask a Doc: Should I vaccinate my child against HPV?
A pediatrician weighs in on the CDC’s recommendations to protect against HPV-related cancers.