Cervical Cancer

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Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine

Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson explains why the HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule for all children.

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Dangers of late cervical cancer diagnosis in women of color

Dr. Cardenas-Trowers explains the barriers women of color must overcome to ensure they receive screening for cervical cancer.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

Dr. Tri Dinh explains why both the HPV test and the Pap test are important screening tools for cervical cancer.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: When your teenager needs to see a gynecologist

Dr. Aakriti Carrubba explains how to help teens maintain gynecological health, including the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer screening.

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Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer

Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers explains the importance of screening and other measures to prevent cervical cancer.

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4 ways to reduce cervical cancer risk

Advice from Mayo Clinic experts on how anyone with a cervix can reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer.

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Mayo Clinic experts answer 4 questions about gynecologic cancer

Learn about cancers of the female reproductive system and how to catch gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Adults up to age 45 and at risk for HPV infection can get vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends some adults ages 27 to 45 talk with their health care provider about the HPV vaccine.

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3 ways anyone with a cervix can fight cervical cancer disparities

Learn what you can do to fight cancer disparities and reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer.

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Got a cervix? Be aware of cervical cancer

Roughly 7.5 per 100,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Read what gynecologic oncologist Dr. Kristina Butler has to say about cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.