Cervical Cancer deaths have been reduced by 50% in the last 25 years, which is better than most cancer statistics. We have improved tests and education to thank for this. Even with such a great outlook cervical cancer screening methods are constantly under attack by various professional bodies.
As of date, a pap smear is the best method of detecting cervical cancer or cervical abnormalities. Some healthcare authorities see pap smears as costly and unnecessary - suggesting a simple HPV blood test would suffice. However, HPV does account for 70% or more of cervical cancer cases it still does not test for cancer cells and cervical cancer causes occur for a wide variety of reasons aside from HPV.
In fact - the rate of HPV diagnosis will decrease very soon in the future due to the wide use of the new HPV vaccine Gardasil. This will make HPV tests less relevant, but still necessary.
Many doctors still see an enormous value in screening for cervical cancer. There is a new push to educate and make people aware of "below the belt" cancers like cervical, ovarian, and colon cancers that many people avoid because of the invasive exams.
It's crucial to remember cancer does not discriminate; everyone is at risk. Get tested and survive.
~ Chelsea
As of date, a pap smear is the best method of detecting cervical cancer or cervical abnormalities. Some healthcare authorities see pap smears as costly and unnecessary - suggesting a simple HPV blood test would suffice. However, HPV does account for 70% or more of cervical cancer cases it still does not test for cancer cells and cervical cancer causes occur for a wide variety of reasons aside from HPV.
In fact - the rate of HPV diagnosis will decrease very soon in the future due to the wide use of the new HPV vaccine Gardasil. This will make HPV tests less relevant, but still necessary.
Many doctors still see an enormous value in screening for cervical cancer. There is a new push to educate and make people aware of "below the belt" cancers like cervical, ovarian, and colon cancers that many people avoid because of the invasive exams.
It's crucial to remember cancer does not discriminate; everyone is at risk. Get tested and survive.
~ Chelsea
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