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Despite the effectiveness of the Pap test, only 43 per cent of women over 20 have ever had it, according to the American Cancer Society. Surveys show further that only 20 per cent of American women have a Pap test regularly on an annual - or semi-annual basis.
Why haven’t more women taken advantage of this potentially life saving technique? Its effectiveness has certainly been, proven time and again.
Since the availability of the Pap tests, the U. S. death rate for uterine cancer has shown a steady decline, dropping by two-thirds in 30 years.
A look at survival rates for uterine cancer should convince every Rappahannock woman to participate in Saturday’s clinic. With an early diagnosis of localized uterine cancer, 78 per cent of women survive. If the cancer has spread, the survival rate plummets to 45 per cent.
In addition to Pap tests and blood pressure checks, nurses at Saturday’s clinic will conduct breast examinations.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. One out of every fifteen American women will some day develop breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
But, if the disease is detected early enough, chances for a cure are good. Early detection and treatment can cut down the toll of breast cancer deaths.
Women who come in for an examination on Saturday can also request that the nurses teach them the techniques for selfexamination. This, too is potentially life saving. The American Cancer ^ Society says 95 per cent of breast lumps are found by women themselves. We urge every Rappahannock woman to participate in Saturday’s free clinic. You owe it to your family and yourself.
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