Cervical cancer is largely a preventable disease often caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). If detected early, it can be one of the most successfully treatable cancers.
Below are a series of statistics on cervical cancer to indicate how common the condition is and possible figures related to its treatment.
Below you can find information on other types of cancer screenings that you might be interested in.
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Regular screening of women between the ages of 21 and 65 years with the Pap test decreases their chance of dying from cervical cancer.
A Pap test is a procedure to collect cells from the surface of the cervix and vagina. A piece of cotton, a brush, or a small wooden stick is used to gently scrape cells from the cervix and vagina. The cells are viewed under a microscope to find out if they are abnormal. This procedure is called a Pap smear.
An HPV test is a laboratory test that is used to check for certain types of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. Cells are collected from the cervix to find out if this type of infection is present, which is sometimes linked to cervical cancer.
Screening women aged 30 and older with both the Pap test and the HPV test every 5 years finds more cervical changes that can lead to cancer than screening with the Pap test alone. Screening with both the Pap test and the HPV test lowers the number of cases of cervical cancer.
Samples for an HPV test may be collected by the patient using written instructions or in a clinic-based setting. The option for self-collection may improve access to cervical cancer screening, especially in communities with limited access to health care providers.
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