Cervical Cancer
- Common Questions about HPV and Cervical Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This excellent resource contains up-to-date information on the what, who and how of HPV. This resource also answers common questions including how one contracts HPV, if HPV causes cervical cancer, how a pap test differs from an HPV test, how HPV may be passed to a partner, and if males can be tested for HPV.
- Common Questions - Common Reality - multicultural
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Also available in Spanish
This resource emphasizes that approximately 50 percent of the population will have HPV at some time in their lives, and contains information on HPV testing and genital HPV and men.
- A Woman’s Guide to
Understanding Cervical Cancer & HPV
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
- Also available in Spanish
- Cervical Cancer and Screening
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This is a concise yet basic informational sheet on cervical
cancer and Pap testing as well as locating free or low-cost
Pap tests through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer
Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
- Cervical Cancer - National Gynecological Awareness Campaign
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This recent link focuses on cervical cancer – what is cervical cancer, who gets cervical cancer, what are the symptoms of cervical cancer, what if my doctor says that I have cervical cancer, where can I find free or low-cost Pap test resources.
HPV
- HPV and Men – CDC
Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
One of the only patient education materials written to men
about their role in preventing and spreading HPV.
- What Women Should Know
About HPV and Cervical Health
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
An excellent resource making the connection between HPV
and Cervical Cancer. An emphasis on screening is made throughout
the piece. Additional resources are available through multiple
links by topic.
- Genital Human Papillomavirus
(HPV) Infection
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This is an excellent and comprehensive FAQ sheet on HPV
and it’s connection to cervical cancer. Additional
resources and contact information are noted at the end of
the FAQ.
- This document is also available in Spanish
- Adobe file is available for professional printing.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Fast Facts
American Social Health Association
This is an excellent resource for HPV and cervical cancer.
It has an easy to use directory and link system for more
information.
- "Fact: At least 50% of sexually active people will get genital HPV"
A full color poster for clinic or office use.
- Common Reality - multicultural
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Also available in Spanish
This link emphasizes that approximately 50 percent of the population will have HPV at some time in their lives. This link also contains information on HPV testing and genital HPV and men. “There is no blame, no shame about genital HPV”
- What Women Should Know Before They Get a Pap and HPV Test
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A concise information sheet for patients.
- Thinking About Testing for HPV? - Information for Women Considering Testing for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
American Cancer Society
This link provides information on the difference between a pap test and an HPV test, what to do if you find out you have HPV, how you get HPV and advice for talking with your partner.
- What Women Should Know Before They Get a Pap Test
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This link is an excellent review on important information for patients to have going into a gynecological exam that includes pap testing.
- HPV Testing - Is it For Me?
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
This link informs the user – what is HPV, how is HPV spread, how would I know if I have HPV, what is a pap test, what is an HPV test, which test should I get: a HPV test or a pap test?
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