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Cervical Cancer Assessment
Cervical Cancer

For this assignment I chose to do the cervical cancer assessment. I picked this just because
I was curious and I hear the scary stories about it creeping up without any symptoms or notice before it gets too late. Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. If detected early enough, this can often be treated. Cervical cancer can be detected through a pap test by your gynecologist and should be taken at least every three years. Through this assessment, I learned that using protection during intercourse, such as condoms and/or diaphragm. Using these types of protection will act as a wall against STDs and HPV in which causes an increased chance that the cancer will grow. It is recommended that

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