Hi there everyone, my name is Priya and I work as a research assistant on the Health Data Integrity Team at PatientsLikeMe! Given that it’s cervical cancer awareness month, I wanted to share with you all a global perspective on why screening can be so important. While a Pap smear is something that most women… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Out of the Office: Priya Raja talks about cervical cancer awareness
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Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”
Ladies, we know your lives get busy. So why not pull out your calendar or smartphone right now and see if you’re due for a visit to your health care providers? You’ll be doing your part for National Women’s Checkup Day (observed today, Monday, May 14th), an annual event that’s part of National Women’s Health… Continue reading Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time”
Women: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
Each year in the US approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 lives are lost as a result. What makes this such a tragic statistic is the fact that cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccines and regular screenings in almost every case. That’s the all-important message to spread during Cervical… Continue reading Women: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer