This year in the U.S., the American Cancer Society estimates over 14,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 4,200 women will die. Recent data shows that for every 100,000 women, eight new cervical cancer cases were reported and two people died of this cancer (U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group, 2021). Cervical cancer is highly curable when found early.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cause of cervical cancer. HPV vaccines can prevent two known cervical cancer-causing strains of HPV when administered before exposure. HPV vaccination could prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV—an estimated 33,000 cases every year—from ever developing (CDC, 2020).
We encourage you to join the fight against cancer and use the following materials in your organization and community to increase awareness and the importance of prevention of this disease. Working together we CAN reduce the incidence and impact of cervical cancer in North Dakota!
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is intended to raise awareness of cervical cancer and to promote...
About HPV
Review this generous list of cervical cancer survivor stories from the American Cancer Society.
Cancer Screening: Interventions Engaging Community Health Workers – Cervical Cancer
Evidence shows these interventions increase cervical cancer screening rates when community health workers deliver them...
Tips and Time-savers for Talking with Parents about HPV Vaccine
Parents may be interested in vaccinating, yet still have questions. Taking the time to listen...
Cervical Cancer Survivor Stories
Women from across the country have shared their personal survivor stories. Read their first-hand accounts...
Cervical Cancer PDQ – Patient Version
Learn about cervical cancer prevention, detection, and treatment from the National Cancer Institute.
Cervical Cancer Overview
Learn about cervical cancer from A-Z from the American Cancer Society.
Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet
This fact sheet about cervical cancer is part of the Centers for Disease Control and...
American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends that women follow recommended guidelines to help find cervical cancer...
Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer
The Inside Knowledge campaign raises awareness of the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical,...