January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical cancer awareness takes place every January to raise awareness of cervical cancer and how we can take steps to prevent it.

Regular screening can detect pre-cancerous cells and cervical cancer early, when treatment is most effective. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women start getting Pap tests every three years starting at age 21 through age 65. When diagnosed early and treated effectively, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers.

The HPV vaccine has been available since 2006, with proven success rates. Cervical cancer incidence have dropped significantly among vaccinated women. One European study looked at 11 years (2006 through 2017) and found 90% reduction in cervical cancer incidence compared with the incidence in women who had not been vaccinated.

Our Women’s Health expert Sophie Eckert is accepting well visit appointments and is here to answer all of our questions about prevention and treatment. Please call our office or email us to make your appointment.