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Pap Test

Pap Test. Last updated April 2011. www.TellEveryWoman.ca. Cervical Cancer. A growth that makes people sick Woman Pap tests can stop most cancer of the cervix. www.TellEveryWoman.ca. Female body. www.TellEveryWoman.ca. Female body. What causes cervical cancer?. HPV (a virus)

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Pap Test

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  1. Pap Test Last updated April 2011

  2. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Cervical Cancer • A growth that makes people sick • Woman • Pap tests can stop most cancer of the cervix

  3. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Female body

  4. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Female body

  5. What causes cervical cancer? • HPV (a virus) • Hidden • Pass this virus not knowing to men or women

  6. HPV • Sexual contact • Intimate genital touching • Sex • Can cause problems on the cervix that could lead to cancer

  7. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Cancer of the cervix… • grows slowly • Most can be stopped by regular Pap tests

  8. www.TellEveryWoman.ca The Pap Test • Doctor or nurse • Put on gown

  9. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Pap Test

  10. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Slide

  11. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Bimanual Vaginal Exam

  12. www.TellEveryWoman.ca What are they looking for? • Abnormal cervical cells • If you have abnormal cells it does not mean that you have cancer • Treating abnormal cells can prevent cancer

  13. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Who needs to have a Pap test? • Sex, even one time • intimate sexual touching even one time • If you are not sure, ask your doctor or nurse

  14. www.TellEveryWoman.ca How can I help the test? sex

  15. www.TellEveryWoman.ca How often do I need a Pap test? • Begin Pap tests three years after starting sexual activity • Continue screening every two years

  16. www.TellEveryWoman.ca How often do I need a Pap test? Pap Test 2012 OK Pap Test 2008 OK Pap Test 2010 OK

  17. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Where do I go for a Pap test? • Your doctor or nurse at BRIDGE • Call or visit our website TellEveryWoman.ca • The pap test is FREE

  18. www.TellEveryWoman.ca If you are scared or shy… • Ask for a woman to be there • Ask for a female to do the test when you make the appointment

  19. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Does the Pap test check for infections? No You need to ask for an infection test.

  20. www.TellEveryWoman.ca I had a hysterectomy… do I still need a Pap test? Maybe? • Ask your doctor or nurse

  21. www.TellEveryWoman.ca What is menopause? • Menopause is when you no longer have a period.

  22. www.TellEveryWoman.ca I am past menopause… do I still need a Pap test? Yes

  23. www.TellEveryWoman.ca When can I stop having Pap tests? • At 70 years of age you may be able to stop • Talk to your doctor or nurse

  24. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Where can I get my results?

  25. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Resources Bookmarks available in the following languages: English, French, Ahmaric, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Nepali, Oromo, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Cree, Ojibwe Brochure English & French only

  26. www.TellEveryWoman.ca DVDs and Videos Available in the following languages: English, French, Chinese, Cree, Hindi, Ojibwe, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese

  27. www.TellEveryWoman.ca When was your last Pap test? Is it time to have a Pap test?

  28. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Remember… Most cervical cancers can be stopped!!

  29. www.TellEveryWoman.ca Questions? Call 788.8626 or1.866.616.8805 or visit our website

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