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for Women’s Health and Cervical Cancer

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2006, about 9,710 cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and about 3,700 women will die from the disease. At the University of Illinois Medical Center, there are experts like Dr. Yvonne Collins who are leading the way in breakthrough treatments for cervical and other forms of gynecological cancers. Cervical cancer is a disease that can be very serious. The good news is there are ways to help prevent cervical cancer. First, it's important to ask questions of your health care provider.  Learn what you need to know to keep yourself healthy and know your risks.  Then, it's important to get a regular Pap test and pelvic exam.  When you do, your doctor can treat changing cells before they turn into cancer. If you believe you may be at risk, there’s no reason to wait and every reason to find out.  Now, you know where to go.  The University of Illinois Medical Center.

Eliminating the Preventable: Cervical Carcinoma Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related death worldwide.  The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that, in 2007, about 11,150 women will be diagnosed in the United States and about 3,670 women will die from the disease.  Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 500,000 new cases with 280,000 deaths.  Cervical cancer is commonly found in women aged 35-55.  With the advent of the Pap smear, the numbers of cervical cancers have decreased but there appears to be a plateau.  This is in part due to racial and ethnic disparities in both incidence and mortality.  Other associated causes include lack of access to healthcare, language barriers, cultural barriers transportation, financial barriers and lack of knowledge. Read entire article.