January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. This awareness month, designated by the United States Congress, is a time to bring awareness about cervical cancer that can be preventable with a vaccine and regular testing.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer is recognizing the month by focusing on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness.
In 2018, more than 13,240 women will be diagnosed and 4,170 women will die from cervical cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. With these numbers in mind, the Foundation created a list of common questions and answers about cervical cancer and its connection with HPV. These questions are perfect to share with family and friends to help spread awareness about the disease and measures to prevent it. These questions are part of an awareness campaign to normalize the conversation about cervical cancer.
As said by cervical cancer survivor, Jennie Elms, “The more we talk about cervical cancer the more we overcome the sense of shame. No person deserves to get cancer for any reason at all.”
