Cervical Cancer
Human Papillomavirus
(HPV)
The Pap Test
Prevention
College Students
100
Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women
What is the 2nd most common cancer among women?
100
HPV affects both men & women
Which gender is affected by HPV?
100
The Pap test is not a diagnostic test but only for the purpose to screen for abnormal changes in the cervix that could lead to cancer
What is not the purpose of a Pap test?
100
It is recommended that women who are 21 years old and sexually active should have a Pap test done
What is the recommendation for women who are over 21 years old and are sexually active?
100
Starting at the age of 21, women should start to go for a Pap test
What age should women start to go for Pap test?
200
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is 99% responsible for cervical cancer
What virus is 99% responsible for cervical cancer?
200
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is 99% the cause of cervical cancer
What is 99% the cause of Cervical Cancer?
200
A Pap test is a swap taken from the cervix to detect abnormal cell growth.
What is a Pap test?
200
You can prevent cervical cancer by: • Get Tested Regularly (Pap test every 3 years), • Get Vaccinated (HPV vaccinations), • Use condoms, • Limit sexual partners.
What can you do to prevent cervical cancer?
200
Sexual activity is connected to HPV because it increases the likelihood of getting it.
What is the connection of sexual activity and getting HPV?
300
5 year survival rate is 68% but if detected early, survival rate is 91%
What is the survival rate for Cervical Cancer?
300
Cervical Cancer is the consequence of repeated HPV infection
What is the consequence of repeated infection from HPV
300
Detection for sexually transmitted infections (STI) or HIV is not part of this test
What is not included in the Pap test?
300
The purpose of a follow-up after a Pap test is to discuss the possibility of seen abnormal cancer cells
What is the purpose of a follow-up after a Pap test?
300
The common reason for college women to forget to go for a Pap test is because she will have to go for one in every 3 years
What is the common reason for college women to forget to go for a Pap test?
400
Symptoms of cervical cancer are susceptible with those who are within 30 to 55 year olds
What age group is susceptible for cervical cancer?
400
Women from the age of 19 to 39 are not convinced that cervical cancer screening should be part of their regular health routine
What age category is not convinced that it is necessary to include cervical cancer screening into their regular health routine?
400
Cervical, breast, & colorectal cancer screening in Ontario are publicly funded, so they are free
What is the cost for cervical cancer screening in Ontario?
400
It is recommended for women who are over 21 but is not sexually active but have been to still have a Pap test done
What is the recommendation for a women who are 21 but is not sexually active but have been?
400
It is recommended for women who are over 21 years old but is not sexually active but have been to still have a Pap test done
What is the recommended for college woman, who is over 21 years old but is not sexually active but have been?
500
Symptoms of abnormal bleeding, increased vaginal discharge & pain are seen in cervical cancer
What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
500
Most people do not develop symptoms or health problems from HPV
What are the symptoms of HPV?
500
A woman, who is over 21 years old & sexually active, should frequently go for a Pap test every 3 years
What is the frequency for a woman to go for a Pap tests?
500
The regular routine of going to cancer screenings, follow ups and HPV immunizations helps prevent the risk of cervical cancer
What is the regular routine to help prevent the risk of cervical cancer?
500
"Embarrassing" is the common description made by women about Pap tests
What is the common description (1 word) given by women about Pap tests?