Cervical cancer screening: what you need to know
Dr. John Calvin Channell, an OB-GYN and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says women can reduce their risk of developing advanced cervical cancer by getting screened regularly.
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10 things everyone needs to know about cervical cancer
Dr. Robert Yates, an OB/GYN and corporate medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Memphis, says screenings have dramatically lowered the death rate of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer screenings: what do you need?
The incidence of cervical cancer has steadily decreased in the U.S., largely due to widespread screening. One expert tells us what we need to know.
What Women Need To Know About Cervical Cancer
In the last 40 years, cervical cancer has declined by more than 50% because of the pap test, yet 15% of Tennessee women still don’t get screened. Here’s what a screening entails and why you should get one.
What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer
This month is Cervical Health Awareness Month. What is cervical cancer and how can you prevent it? Here’s what you need to know.
Ovarian cancer 101: Prevalence, risk factors and what to know
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.
Pap test is one more milestone for age 21
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.
HPV vaccine and Pap smear: Why you need both
Dr. Edwin Thorpe Jr., a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that the HPV vaccine combined with regular screening has led to an 80% decline in cervical precancers among young women since the late 2000s.
Why it’s important to get the HPV vaccine
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the HPV vaccine is an excellent safeguard for your child’s health in the future.
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.