Facts
______ most common cancer in women
4th
Common symptom exhibited in menopausal women
abnormal vaginal bleeding
This greatly improves the chances of successful treatment
early detection
Number of cancers prevented by administration of vaccine
6
Most common age when women are diagnosed with cervical cancer
35 - 44
pain located in what area of the body
pelvic region
Screening performed by Gynecologists for 50 years during routine pelvic exam
Pap test / Pap Smear
Recommended age range to receive vaccine
9 - 26 years old
20% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer are this age or greater
65
Cervical cancer is _________ in early stages
asymptomatic
Newest and most reliable test for detection of cervical cancer
3 types of financial coverage for vaccine
Medicare, Medicaid, Commerical Insurance
______ most common cancer overall
7th
Dyspareunia
pain during or after sexual intercourse
The year HPV screening was recommended for testing for cervical cancer
2001
Minimum dose of vaccine
2 doses (dose determined by age)
The death rate percentage of cervical cancer in Black and Native American women over White women
65%
characteristics of discharge for cervical cancer
watery, pink/bloody, foul smelling
The name of the virus that causes cervical cells to change
Time between 1st and 2nd dose of HPV vaccine
6-12 months