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Premium member Presentation Transcript Cervical Cancer Awareness Week October 23-29th, 2011: Cervical Cancer Awareness Week October 23-29 th , 2011 Marmora Medical Centre Friday October 28 th from 9 AM to 4 PM Closed for lunch Part of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s Campaign to end Cervical CancerWhat is Cervical Cancer?: What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical Cancer is cancer of the cervix – the part of the uterus that holds a baby in during pregnancy.Do people die from Cervical Cancer?: Do people die from Cervical Cancer? In 2011, there will be 1300 new cases of cervical cancer in Canada, and 350 women in Canada will die from it.Knowledge, screening and vaccination are the key to help reduce the number of women dying needlessly from this largely preventable cancer.: Knowledge, screening and vaccination are the key to help reduce the number of women dying needlessly from this largely preventable cancer.How do you screen (check) for Cervical Cancer?: How do you screen (check) for Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is screened for through a simple pap test.What is a Pap Test?: What is a Pap Test? A pap test takes a sample of microscopic sized cells from the cervix with a small plastic brush.What is a Pap Test?: What is a Pap Test? The cells are then looked at under a microscope by a doctor with specialized training in looking at these cells.Cervical cancer screening through regular Pap tests can detect early cell changes on the cervix. These changes rarely cause any symptoms, but can progress to cancer if not found and treated. : Cervical cancer screening through regular Pap tests can detect early cell changes on the cervix. These changes rarely cause any symptoms, but can progress to cancer if not found and treated.The good news is that almost all cancers of the cervix can be stopped when these early cell changes are found and treated. : The good news is that almost all cancers of the cervix can be stopped when these early cell changes are found and treated.What causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? The most significant cause of cervical cancer is a virus called HPV or Human Papilloma VirusWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include:What causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap testsWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests smokingWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests Smoking Giving birth to many childrenWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests Smoking Giving birth to many children Having a sexual partner who has had many partnersWhat is HPV?: What is HPV?What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV is a group of more than 100 types of viruses, some of which are passed easily from person to person through sexual contact.What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV infections are very common and usually go away without any treatment at all because the body’s immune system gets rid of the virus on its own.What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV infections are very common and usually go away without any treatment at all because the body’s immune system gets rid of the virus on its own. So common that 4 out of 5 women will be infected at some point in their lives.What is HPV?: What is HPV? However, certain types of HPV are more aggressive and can cause changes to cells in the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.How do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV?How do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap testsHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smokingHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smoking Get vaccinated against HPVHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smoking Get vaccinated against HPV Limit your exposure to HPV by limiting number of sexual partners and not having relationships with men who have had many sexual partnersWhat are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV?What are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Cervarix and GardasilWhat are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Cervarix protects against the 4 most common HPV types that cause cervical cancer.What are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Gardasil protects against the 2 most common HPV types that cause cervical cancer and the 2 most common types that cause genital warts.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years. It is also recommended now for boys.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years. It is also recommended now for boys. To see if you fall into the vaccination group, or if vaccination is right for you, speak with your health care provider.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is currently paid for by the Ontario government for girls in grade 8 and is part of the immunizations offered in school.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is currently paid for by the Ontario government for girls in grade 8 and is part of the immunizations offered in school. All others are responsible for paying for it out of pocket if it something they and their health care provider agree is for them.Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap?Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap? The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends cervical cancer screening with the Pap test for all women who are, or have ever been sexually active, every one to two years.Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap? The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends cervical cancer screening with the Pap test for all women who are, or have ever been sexually active, every one to two years. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Premium member Presentation Transcript Cervical Cancer Awareness Week October 23-29th, 2011: Cervical Cancer Awareness Week October 23-29 th , 2011 Marmora Medical Centre Friday October 28 th from 9 AM to 4 PM Closed for lunch Part of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s Campaign to end Cervical CancerWhat is Cervical Cancer?: What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical Cancer is cancer of the cervix – the part of the uterus that holds a baby in during pregnancy.Do people die from Cervical Cancer?: Do people die from Cervical Cancer? In 2011, there will be 1300 new cases of cervical cancer in Canada, and 350 women in Canada will die from it.Knowledge, screening and vaccination are the key to help reduce the number of women dying needlessly from this largely preventable cancer.: Knowledge, screening and vaccination are the key to help reduce the number of women dying needlessly from this largely preventable cancer.How do you screen (check) for Cervical Cancer?: How do you screen (check) for Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is screened for through a simple pap test.What is a Pap Test?: What is a Pap Test? A pap test takes a sample of microscopic sized cells from the cervix with a small plastic brush.What is a Pap Test?: What is a Pap Test? The cells are then looked at under a microscope by a doctor with specialized training in looking at these cells.Cervical cancer screening through regular Pap tests can detect early cell changes on the cervix. These changes rarely cause any symptoms, but can progress to cancer if not found and treated. : Cervical cancer screening through regular Pap tests can detect early cell changes on the cervix. These changes rarely cause any symptoms, but can progress to cancer if not found and treated.The good news is that almost all cancers of the cervix can be stopped when these early cell changes are found and treated. : The good news is that almost all cancers of the cervix can be stopped when these early cell changes are found and treated.What causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? The most significant cause of cervical cancer is a virus called HPV or Human Papilloma VirusWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include:What causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap testsWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests smokingWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests Smoking Giving birth to many childrenWhat causes Cervical Cancer?: What causes Cervical Cancer? Other factors that increase the risk of developing cervical cancer include: Not getting regular pap tests Smoking Giving birth to many children Having a sexual partner who has had many partnersWhat is HPV?: What is HPV?What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV is a group of more than 100 types of viruses, some of which are passed easily from person to person through sexual contact.What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV infections are very common and usually go away without any treatment at all because the body’s immune system gets rid of the virus on its own.What is HPV?: What is HPV? HPV infections are very common and usually go away without any treatment at all because the body’s immune system gets rid of the virus on its own. So common that 4 out of 5 women will be infected at some point in their lives.What is HPV?: What is HPV? However, certain types of HPV are more aggressive and can cause changes to cells in the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.How do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV?How do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap testsHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smokingHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smoking Get vaccinated against HPVHow do I prevent infection with HPV?: How do I prevent infection with HPV? Get regular Pap tests Stop smoking Get vaccinated against HPV Limit your exposure to HPV by limiting number of sexual partners and not having relationships with men who have had many sexual partnersWhat are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV?What are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Cervarix and GardasilWhat are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Cervarix protects against the 4 most common HPV types that cause cervical cancer.What are the vaccines available against HPV?: What are the vaccines available against HPV? Gardasil protects against the 2 most common HPV types that cause cervical cancer and the 2 most common types that cause genital warts.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years. It is also recommended now for boys.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is recommended for all women age 9 to age 45 years. It is also recommended now for boys. To see if you fall into the vaccination group, or if vaccination is right for you, speak with your health care provider.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is currently paid for by the Ontario government for girls in grade 8 and is part of the immunizations offered in school.HPV Vaccination: HPV Vaccination HPV vaccination is currently paid for by the Ontario government for girls in grade 8 and is part of the immunizations offered in school. All others are responsible for paying for it out of pocket if it something they and their health care provider agree is for them.Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap?Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap? The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends cervical cancer screening with the Pap test for all women who are, or have ever been sexually active, every one to two years.Who should have a Pap?: Who should have a Pap? The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends cervical cancer screening with the Pap test for all women who are, or have ever been sexually active, every one to two years.