Second Annual State Report On Cervical Cancer Prevention Released

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A national report released recently shows that Michigan is ahead of some states, but is still missing critical opportunities in the fight against cervical cancer. According to the second annual report, "Progress Report 2006: The State of Cervical Cancer Prevention in America," issued by Women in Government, Michigan received a "good" rating, but scored only 56 percent out of a possible 100 percent. In 2005, the report rated Michigan as fair, assigning it a score of 44 percent.

"While 86.5 percent of Michigan women say they were screened in the last three years, all women must be screened regularly and be educated about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes it," [Martha G. Scott] said. "Furthermore, we must better ensure that our screening programs use the most advanced and appropriate screening technologies available, such as HPV testing, which can improve upon the traditional pap test in identifying women needing early intervention. I look forward to working to advance the progress of the cervical cancer elimination in the current legislative session in order to help ensure that no more Michigan women die of cervical cancer."

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Second Annual State Report On Cervical Cancer Prevention Released

A national report released recently shows that Michigan is ahead of some states, but is still missing critical opportunities in the fight against cervical cancer. According to the sec...

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