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    January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – Prevention is possible!

    Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is an annual observance held throughout the month of January. It is intended to raise awareness of cervical cancer and to educate about its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and cure. January is also an opportunity to support those affected by cervical cancer.

    In 2017, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 12,831 new cases of Cervical Cancer were reported among women, and 4,207 women died of this cancer. For every 100,000 women, 8 new Cervical Cancer cases were reported and 2 women died of this cancer. For more statistics by state, click here.

    The American Cancer Society’s estimates for cervical cancer in the United States for 2021 are:

    • About 14,480 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed
    • About 4,290 women will die from cervical cancer

    As a woman, getting regular screenings starting at age 21 is key to prevention. If you have a family history of cancer or other risk factors, talk with your doctor about how often to get screened. Free screenings are available. Call Wyoming Cancer Resource Services at 877-437-2702 for more information.

    Every year men and women get HPV-related cancers that could have been prevented by a vaccine! Getting your child vaccinated, can protect them from common HPV related cancers. The vaccine is most effective for children ages 11-12. Talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine. Be confident in your choice to vaccinate your child. Talk to your friends, your family, and your community about how to protect your children from cancer with the HPV vaccine.

    Preventing cervical cancer is possible.

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