Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells in the cervix, which is the lowest part of a woman's uterus. This is a sneaky cancer because early stages typically don't have symptoms. That's why routine pap smears are so important, along with HPV screenings -- since the vast majority of cervical cancer is HPV or human papilloma virus related. For women in their 20s cervical cancer rates dropped 65 percent during 2012 and 2019. According to the American Cancer Society's, cervical cancer diagnoses for women in their 30's and early 40's have consistently gone up each year since 2012. This episode looks into why these trends are happening and what women can do to prevent their risk.
Monica Robins is not a medical doctor. All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.
