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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Scientific study detailing plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia to
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 3 months agoUsing screening (Pap smears) and cervical cancer vaccine (HPV), Australia might be the first place in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 3 months agoI couldn’t help but take note of this article reporting that Australia envisions virtual elimination of cervical cancer within 20 years!
They are using a 2-pronged approach, with screening being one. The second part is prevention through use of the cervical cancer vaccine.HPV vaccination is through a publicly funded school immunization program…[Read more]
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Wow, that is amazing. I just heard a local gynecologist speak last week, and he says he rarely sees cervical cancer anymore, and when he does, it is usually in women who have put off having pap tests for a long time. Just shows that preventative screenings are working, and the HPV vaccine is just one more tool in the toolshed!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 3 months agoToday is October 2, and we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know you can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Some risk factors cannot be reduced (such as age), but there are things you can do.
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Limit the amount of alcohol you consume
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Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Womens Health Presentation to
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 3 months ago -
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Can someone tell me what the current standard is for Colorectal Screenings if you have had prior polyps removed and they were serrated adenomas. They were 3 years apart 2 different times. I have a cousin that is dying from colon cancer and I’m very nervous and want to make sure I’m informed of the newest guidelines. Last one I had no polyps and…[Read more]
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Lisa,
That is a great question and there are a lot of factors that go into when a person should have a repeat colonoscopy. We follow the guidelines set by the Medical Advisory Committee through our cancer programs in the State of Maryland. Usually, the endoscopist takes into consideration the type of polyp, size of polyp, number of polyps and the…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 3 months agoHow will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?
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We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]
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