Some Older Women Are Not Getting Recommended Cervical Cancer Screenings

A recent study found that some women do not continue to get screened for cervical cancer as they get closer to 65 years old.

KP Georgia on X: Regular health screenings can help detect conditions like cervical cancer early. Your age, risk level, and past test results determine your screening needs. Know more: #CervicalCancerAwareness #HealthCheck

Screening for Early Detection AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023

CDC - Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Organization Chart

Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S. Despite Downward Nationwide Trends

Cervical Cancer Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023 - Guideline Central

Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

CDC - Actual and Projected Cancer Incidence Rates, United States, 1975 to 2020

CDC - About CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

Catching Up on HPV Testing in Those Over 65 - NCI

Alarming Number of Cervical Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths in Women Over 65

World Health Organization (WHO) - It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Cervical cancer screening typically starts at 30 years; If the test is negative you should retake it every 3 to 5 years.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is here! - Cervivor