I know, I know, who wants to talk about Pap tests. It is uncomfortable and awkward - literally. However, the reality is that we need to have it checked regularly because it is better to know in advance instead of hearing that it is too late.
I understand, as a mother, we tend to neglect ourselves. We drag our kids to see the necessary appointments and we bearly make any for ourselves. According to Canadian Cancer Society, Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with regular screening through Pap tests and with follow-up of abnormal results. In Ontario this year, an estimated of 610 new cases would be diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 150 would died from the disease. I think that is still one too many when it could almost be preventable.
Between 1981 and 2009, incidence rates for cervical cancer in Ontario declined by 38% and mortality rates declined by 58% in women aged 20 to 69. This decline is due to widespread cervical cancer screening and advances in treatment.
It is recommended who are or ever have been sexually active should start having regular Pap tests by the time they're 21 years of age, every 3 years.
Remember, regular pap tests save lives and the best way to spread awareness is to start talking about the issue. Ladies, talk to your doctor and get your screen done.
Disclosure - I received a variety of items to "Keep Calm and Get Your Pap" on. No Monetary compensation.
Yep, couldn't agree with you more. When I was in my 20s I had a scare and had pre cancerous results which just meant I needed to get a pap test every 6 months. Whatever it was, it cleared itself up, thank goodness. I'm always on my adult daughters to get their pap tests done, but you are right, we tend to neglect ourselves don't we.
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OMG. I would also be terrified. I am so glad everything turned out OK.
DeleteThis is definitely an important message. I had been pretty good at getting them done regularly, but haven't gone for a pap test in a few years now. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThis is great, most women including me to to put off their paps, But we should get checked. Thank you for putting out this message:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! While the visit is not fun, cancer is even less fun.
ReplyDeleteGetting a Pap test is very important to me as I have had a scare with precancerous cells and having my mom pass away from cervical cancer almost 2 years ago now!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing how important it is.
DeleteSuch an important message! Cancer sucks in all it's forms!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who goes once every.....gosh I am not sure, far too long though. The only reason she went the last time was because I nagged at her everyday for months until she finally went!
ReplyDeleteMy Mother had breast cancer twice 12 years apart and I know just how vicious this illness can be.She beat it both times and just turned 86.
ReplyDeleteI get a pap every 3 years
ReplyDeleteA very good reminder! Happy to see various public notices/advertising is reminding women how import and preventative cervical cancer screening can be. I am due for mine sometime this summer!
ReplyDeletethis is so important. I've just been and had mine done, I've not heard anything so hopefully all was well. I always tell my daughters to get it done (aged 21 to 34) but I'm not sure they do. It always seems so unlikely for young women but it isn't and the little test is a small price to pay for the certainty that all is well.
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ReplyDeleteWhat you say in your review is an important message and I hope someday there is a cure.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely very important to Get Your Pap On!!! Thanks for sharing the info!!! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely important to get checked even if we do not like it.
ReplyDeleteIt is very important to be checked on a regular basis. I used to have this test annually, until my doctor relaxed it to once every three years (unless a new penis is introduced). It's better to be safe than sorry.
ReplyDeleteVERY IMPORTANT..IT SAVED MY SISTER'S LIFE GIRLS!
ReplyDeleteand men should also be checked for prostate cancer too! It an easy self test but few do it and it could save their lives. Just as women should also check for lumps in their breasts, so important but how many actually do do it regularly?
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