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Cervical Cancer
Survey flags doctor-patient communication gap regarding HPV and cervical cancer
July 28th, 2005
Eighty-eight percent of women rely on their healthcare providers to learn about gynecological issues, yet only nineteen percent said their doctor has talked to them about cervical cancer and its cause, the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new survey released by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP). HPV is extremely common, affecting an estimated 80% of sexually active adults in their lifetime, in some cases staying dormant until years after the initial infection. Yet few are talking about the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer despite the fact that advanced screening is available, which can detect the virus early and help...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-28)
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