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Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, as well as the most preventable and treatable. The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be about 9,710 new cases of invasive cervical cancer in the U.S. in 2006 and approximately 3,700 women will die from this disease.

“Every woman is at risk for cervical cancer, though the American Cancer Society is determined to educate them early on,” said Patricia P. Hoge, RN, Ph.D., Chief Mission Officer for She Society, “Since the most common form of cervical cancer starts with precancerous changes, there are two ways to stop this disease from developing. The first way is to prevent the pre-cancers, and the second is to find and treat precancers before they become cancerous.”

When found and treated early, cervical cancer often can be cured. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for

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