Cervical Cancer
Why Roswell?
In 2009, 11,270 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed. Cervical cancer increases with age in both Caucasian and African-American women; this increase is more pronounced in African-American women.
Members of the Roswell Park gynecologic team are highly qualified, experienced and caring professionals specializing in different aspects of treating reproductive cancers.
One of the most significant advances in the fight against cervical cancer is the development of the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine. Early vaccination with regular screening, which includes a Pap test and an HPV test after age 21, is now the most effective strategy to prevent cervical cancer. With widespread vaccination, cervical cancer could be reduced by over 70%.
