Free Cervical Screenings offered January 26
An IU Health Ball Memorial Release
MUNCIE--Each year, approximately 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. From 2004-2008, 1,291 Hoosier women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and 424 women died of cervical cancer in Indiana. Cervical cancer used to be the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. However, within the past 40 years, the number of deaths has decreased significantly as a large result of women getting regular Pap tests.
With January being Cervical Health Awareness Month, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center is hosting a free Cervical Cancer Screening on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6 pm - 8pm.
“A regular Pap test can diagnose cervical cancer in its early, most treatable stage,” said Becky Butts, coordinator of community education and prevention, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Cancer Center. “This is crucial as 90 percent of cervical cancers are beatable if found early. Physicians can also diagnose precancerous cervical changes that, when treated appropriately, may prevent cancer from occurring.”
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is encouraging women ages 21-70 without a total hysterectomy or Pap test in the last year to participate in the program. Space is limited for this screening and you must have an appointment.
To register or for more information, call IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Access Services at 765.741.1073.
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