HTW # 142

Have you been vaccinated to protect yourself from human papillomavirus (HPV)? The HPV vaccine could save your life because HPV can cause cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer that forms in the cervix. It may not show any obvious symptoms but can be detected with  a Pap smear or Papanicolaou test. Because cervical cancer is almost always caused by HPV, the best way to prevent this cancer is to get vaccinated. Not smoking, having protected sex, and eating a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables can also lower the chances of getting cervical cancer.