Sexually Transmitted Diseases

[Christiana]

Cervical cancer is the only cancer with a single-known cause – the human papillomavirus (HPV). And now there is a test to detect it: the HPV test. The Pap alone is not foolproof – it can miss up to half the time. But, when combined with the Pap, the HPV test is virtually 100% accurate in identifying women at risk for cervical cancer, so they can be monitored and treated well before cancer has a chance to develop.

YouTube has an HPV Test channel with patients telling their treatment stories. Check it out at: [moderator note: website address has been removed]

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