The American Cancer Society states that cervical cancer used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women in the US. But because more women are undergoing screening for the disease, the number of deaths from the condition have decreased significantly over the past 40 years.
However, it is estimated that 12,340 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in the US last year and 4,030 deaths occurred as a result of the disease, suggesting that there is still more that can be done to combat the cancer.
In line with Cervical Health Awareness Month, we highlight the signs and symptoms women need to look out for when it comes to cervical cancer, the importance of screening and what more can be done to increase awareness of the disease.
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