It is estimated that 27 American women will be diagnosed with Cervical Cancer each day. That means the chances are pretty good that you or someone who you care about may have to deal with this issue someday.

That’s why it’s important to talk about Cervical Cancer—with your ob/gyn, your girlfriends, and any woman you care about—to make sure we’re all doing what we can to protect ourselves. This is also why it’s so important for you, as someone already interested in taking an active role in your health, to continue to look for additional information that will help you feel confident and informed.

A Girl’s Best Friend
You may feel very comfortable talking to your friends about your sex life, but when it comes to discussing something as serious as Cervical Cancer, you may be less inclined to share your deepest thoughts. But avoiding the topic isn’t the answer. Whether you find yourself with an abnormal Pap test, or one of your girlfriends discovers she has abnormal cells, friends can be a great support system for each other, especially when it comes to dealing with something like Cervical Cancer.

Here are some tips to help you start a conversation about Cervical Cancer and get—or give—the necessary support.

	Lean On Me. You’ve done some research, so share it. Make sure your friends know about the risk factors associated with Cervical Cancer and how they can protect themselves. Invite them to share their thoughts or concerns. If they don’t want to discuss it, let them know that you are there for them if they ever want to talk.
	Can You Keep a Secret? Trust your friends. Share your thoughts or fears about Cervical Cancer. Have you put yourself at risk? They may have the same concerns and will probably appreciate the fact that you were comfortable enough to bring it up.
	That’s What Friends Are For. Encourage your friends to get tested and embrace lifestyle changes that will help protect them against Cervical Cancer.

No one likes to think about things like Cervical Cancer, but talking about it will probably make you feel better. Both your friends and you will benefit from discussing this important topic and providing each other with advice, support and inspiration to take control.

Stay Informed and Motivated
While you’re establishing a network of support, it’s also important to continue to learn more about Cervical Cancer. Because you’re taking advantage of the www.ccfacts.com, you understand that finding information doesn’t have to be a challenge. Try some of these additional resources and get even more info about Cervical Cancer:

	The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) – Information about symptoms, treatment and research, as well as support programs for people with cancer and their families
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) – Overview of information about Cervical Cancer and prevention
	Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (www.mskcc.org) – Information about risk factors, necessary tests to screen for Cervical Cancer and more
	National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) – Overview of risk factors, symptoms, screening/testing and the treatment of Cervical Cancer
	The Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.4woman.gov) – Complete information about the Pap test and how it can help screen for Cervical Cancer

These resources can help your friends and you learn even more about Cervical Cancer and what you can all be doing to prevent it. So, don’t stop now! Let the information on this Web site inspire you to talk with your friends and utilize all available resources to help you stay informed and play an active role in your own healthcare.