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What you need to know about cervical cancer

January 28, 2020 By Jeannette Kaplun

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While cervical cancer remains one of the most highly preventable diseases in the U.S., some women may not realize they are at a higher risk of dying from the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, over 13,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease in 2020 in the U.S. alone. More than 4,000 will die from it.

According to the American Cancer Society, over 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year in the US. Here's what you should know about treatment and prevention.How can women protect themselves from HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and cervical cancer? Dr. Noah Kalman, Radiation Oncologist at the Miami Cancer Institute, explained why prevention and vaccination can be key. According to the CDC, 92% can be prevented by the HPV vaccine, which is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years, but can be given starting at age 9. 

Learn more about cervical cancer in this video, as part of our ongoing collaboration with Baptist Health South Florida. 

 

Understanding risk factors for cervical cancer

In the US, Hispanic women are most likely to get cervical cancer, followed by African-Americans, American Indians and Alaskan natives, and whites. This type of cancer typically affects women in their 30’s and beyond with most cases being diagnosed in those ages 35-44.  The CDC estimates about 14 million people become newly infected with HPV each year, mostly teens and young adults. By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have been exposed to the HPV virus, but not everybody will develop cancer.

Also, getting a yearly Pap smear could save your life. Stephany Goyla, a cervical cancer survivor,  shared how she kept postponing checkups and even felt responsible for the disease. Like most patients, she had no symptoms, but her Pap smear showed the malignant cells. She is now in remission and shares her story to create awareness and prevent others from developing this type of cancer.

Take charge of your health

Dr. Kalman recommends all women discuss with their healthcare providers any concerns they might have. He also says the HPV vaccine can prevent most variants of cervical cancer but advises that parents discuss the optimal moment to give tweens and teens the 2-dose vaccination. Finally, women should have regular Pap smears, usually starting at age 21, but your gynecologist might want to begin screening earlier if there are risk factors.

For more information about cervical cancer and your health, you can check out our partner’s blog, Baptist Health South Florida. 

According to the American Cancer Society, over 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year in the US. Here's what you should know about treatment and prevention.

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About Jeannette Kaplun

Jeannette Kaplun is a Latina mom of 2, TV host, parenting author and blogger. She's the founder of Hispana Global and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show and The Chew. Previously she co-founded Todobebé and hosted the Viva la Familia TV show on Univision. She loves to help others and wrote the parenting book in Spanish Todobebé: Todo lo que necesitas saber para el primer año de tu bebé" . She also writes for Babble and Ser Padres.

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About Jeannette

 

Hi! I’m Jeannette Kaplun, a bilingual Latina mom of 2, journalist, TV host, writer, Hispana Global CEO and founder, Nutella, and Disney lover. I love traveling, writing, helping others, and supporting [email protected], ONE.org, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the UN Foundation, and other organizations. I live in Miami, FL with my family, including my dog Snoopy. To work with me, email [email protected] .

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