January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), cervical cancer is a disease that affects approximately 13,000 women each year in the United States. Cervical cancer incidence and mortality has declined substantially over the last several decades with improved cervical cancer screening1. Getting vaccinated for HPV early and getting screened through pap or HPV testing can greatly reduce chances of getting cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Sunday, January 19, 2020. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced updates...
