Make an informed decision about your cancer treatment. Use this tool for a detailed analysis of your specific condition, statistical breakdown of treatment types, and pinpoint the exact topics you should discuss with your doctor.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
American Cancer Society
The most common cause of cervical cancer is infection of the cervix with human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infections that cause cervical cancer are spread mainly through sexual contact. Women who become sexually active at a young age and who have many sexual partners are at a greater risk of HPV infection.
Review Date: October 25, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Studies show that screening for cervical cancer helps decrease the number of deaths from the disease. A Pap test is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer. Learn more about the Pap test here.
Review Date: January 30, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. A test for HPV screens for early signs of infection when treatment options are most effective. Early vaccination, along with regular screening, is the best way to prevent cervical cancer.
Review Date: March 14, 2012
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
This page provides answers to questions about the HPV vaccine. Get your regular Pap test, even if you have received the HPV/cervical cancer vaccine.
Review Date: March 07, 2013
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
This fact sheet describes the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cancer.
Review Date: June 08, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) chapters have been established so that no woman, family member or friend should feel alone while battling cervical cancer and HPV. Locate a NCCC chapter in your area.
Review Date: June 08, 2011
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
Why do I need a Pap test? How often do I need to have a Pap test? I don't have health insurance, how can I get a free or low-cost Pap test? Read on to find the answers to these questions, and more.
Review Date: January 30, 2012
Office on Women's Health
It is possible to prevent or cure cervical cancer by removing the abnormal cells before they become cancerous. The pap test is a very effective screening method used in the prevention of cervical cancer in women.
Review Date: April 25, 2012
FCMS International Office
A fact sheet that describes the Pap test procedure, possible results, and the link between HPV and cervical cancer.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
This document has answers to many questions women may have about preventing cervical cancer or finding it early, the Pap test, HPV, and the HPV test.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
American Cancer Society
This booklet has important information about cancer of the cervix. It discusses causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has ideas about how to cope with the disease.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
