WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer is caused by certain types of HPV. When a female becomes infected with certain types of HPV and the virus doesn’t go away on its own, abnormal cells can develop in the lining of the cervix. If not discovered early and treated, these abnormal cells can become cervical precancers and then cancer.

THERE'S GOOD NEWS

GARDASIL is the only vaccine that may help guard against diseases caused by HPV Types 16 and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancer cases, and HPV Types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts cases.  Stephanie was a strong advocate for this vaccine.

Why Teal? Teal and white are the colors that the American Cancer society chose to represent cervical cancer awareness.

Check out this site to find out more about cervical cancer-
http://www.nccc-online.org/