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January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month in the United States. About 13,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but luckily, the disease is nearly always preventable. To combat this prevalent but avoidable condition, spreading education and awareness is vital. Today, the experts from Main Street Radiology in Bayside and Flushing, NY, explain the importance of Cervical Health Awareness Month and how you can protect yourself, from cancer screenings to vaccinations.

Here are three ways to defend yourself against cervical cancer:

  • Vaccinations: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children get the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12, which has been proven to drastically curb the instances of HPV-caused cancers. It can also be administered up to age 25. Since females and males of all ages are at risk of contracting and spreading HPV, which typically does not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, this test is vital to prevention.
  • cancer screeningRegular Pap Tests: If you do not already visit your gynecologist for annual Pap tests, then you should start. A yearly Pap test will alert your doctor to any signs of abnormal uterine cells, which could signal the existence of cervical cancer. The result of your Pap test may signal that further testing is needed.  
  • Cancer Screenings: On top of Pap tests, regular cancer screenings may be necessary to detect cervical cancer, especially if you have a heightened risk of contracting the disease. Talk to your gynecologist about what’s right for you.  

So this January, spread the word about Cervical Health Awareness Month, and take the steps to not only protect yourself, but others as well. From cervical cancer screenings to ultrasounds to biopsies, Main Street Radiology helps patients detect and address instances of conditions early on so they can get the treatment they need. To learn more about how this practice can help you, call today at (718) 428-1500 or visit the website.

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