Cervical Cancer Screening & Preventive Services

An estimated 2 million American women will be diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer this decade and screening could prevent up to 30% of these deaths for women over 40. -- Matthew Lesko

We do tests to detect precancerous changes or early cancers before signs or symptoms of cancer occur. These include human papillomavirus(HPV)/DNA and pap smears. A woman who is sexually active should have cervical cancer screening at least once every three years or as advised by a gynaecologist. This ensures early life-saving intervention in case abnormal cells are detected.

We also do administer Human papillomavirus vaccines. These vaccines prevent infection by certain types of human papillomavirus that is main cause of cervical cancer. The vaccine is administered to everyone from the age of 9-years(both male and female), but women and girls are highly encouraged to take the vaccination as cervical cancer is more prevalent than penile cancer. Contrary to popular belief that women above the age of 26-years may not need the vaccination, all women of reproductive age should take the vaccine.