Most cervical cancers (up to 93%) can be prevented with screening and vaccination. 

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Anyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer, which occurs most often in people older than 30. When found early, cervical cancer is highly treatable and most people go on to live long, healthy lives.  

Screening 

People should get screened for cervical cancer regularly, even if they received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Screening options include Pap tests and HPV. These tests can find changes in cells before cancer develops or catch cancer early when it is easiest to treat.  

Vaccination  

The HPV vaccine works best before a person is exposed to HPV. The vaccine helps prevent new HPV infections but it does not treat existing infections. The vaccine is recommended for all people up to age 26, including boys and men. 

ScreenWise Program: 

Free cervical cancer screening is available to those who qualify through OHA’s ScreenWise breast and cervical cancer screening program. You can learn how to become a ScreenWise patient and find provider near you, by visiting the ScreenWise webpage.  You can also call (877) 255-7070 for help.