Resources & Publications

Prevention Connection Newsletters
Women In Government's quarterly newsletter discussing recent developments on policy topics related to HPV and cervical cancer prevention.

Publications
Publications including fact sheets, brochures and articles from leaders in HPV and cervical cancer prevention such as the government agencies and health associations. The publications include general information as well as specific resources for policymakers, constituents, and clinicians.

Online Resources
A list of online resources (with links) for government agencies, health care associations, and other health care organizations. These resources can provide additional information and assistance with HPV and cervical cancer prevention.

Summit Materials
Past materials from Women In Government's HPV and Cervical Cancer Summits. The materials include white papers, agendas, and speakers' presentations.

Cervical cancer is highly preventable – screening and vaccination are key.
Cervical cancer is caused by a common virus – human papillomavirus (or "HPV").
Most women will have HPV, but few will develop cervical cancer.
Only HPV infections that persist can lead to cancer.
Every 2½ hours, a woman dies of cervical cancer in the United States, despite its being the only cancer with a single-known cause – HPV – which makes it virtually 100% preventable.
A Pap test looks for cell changes on the cervix that might lead to cancer.
Using an HPV test in conjunction with a Pap test in women over 30 can better identify women at risk for cancer.
HPV vaccines that prevents 70% of cervical cancers is now available.