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Campaign Activity & Progress

In 2004, Women In Government launched the Challenge to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Campaign. This bipartisan initiative mobilizes state legislators to address cervical cancer prevention in their states.

States that have introduced legislation/resolutions 50.
States that have enacted legislation/resolutions 50.

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What Women Should Know

Cervical cancer is highly preventable – screening and vaccination are key.
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a common virus – human papillomavirus (or "HPV").
Most women will have HPV, but few will develop cervical cancer.
Only HPV infections that persists can lead to cancer.
A Pap test looks for cell changes on the cervix that might lead to cancer.
Using an HPV test with a Pap test in women over 30 can better identify women at risk for cancer.
An HPV vaccine that prevents 70% of cervical cancers is now available.
Women should talk to their healthcare providers about the most advanced and appropriate technologies available for cervical cancer screening and immunization.

Campaign Activity & Progress

What Women Should Know

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