Tag: HPV vaccine

Ask the Experts: With vaccination and screening, cervical cancer and related cancers can become a thing of the past

Dr. John Schorge, a national leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, recently held a Lunch & Learn to educate patients about preventing cervical cancer. He says awareness, proper screening, and the HPV vaccine are all key to helping women protect themselves against a cervical cancer diagnosis. He also encourages patients to see their doctor [...]

2024-06-12T07:31:17-05:00June 26th, 2024|

Cervical cancer is preventable…here’s what an expert wants women to know

Dr. John Schorge, a gynecologic oncologist at Regional One Health, wants women to know that cervical cancer can be prevented - it just takes knowledge, vaccination and screening. Women should be alert to symptoms like bleeding after sex, and should have routine pelvic exams and Pap tests. Better yet, the HPV vaccine, which is recommended [...]

2024-01-30T11:36:58-06:00February 13th, 2024|