Understanding Cervical Changes : A Health Guide for Women

Each year more than 3 million women are told by their health care providers that their recent Pap test showed cell changes in their cervix. The good news is that almost always, women with cell changes do not have cervical cancer. But it is important to get follow-up tests & care that your health care provider suggests. When cell changes are found & treated early, almost all women can avoid getting cervical cancer. So what is the next step? What do your results mean? Does this mean you need treatment &, if so, what kind? This report helps answer these questions & discusses: types of changes in your cervix; common tests & treatments; & how to find the support & resources you need. A dictionary explains terms that may be new to you. Illustrations.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Understanding Cervical Changes : A Health Guide for Women', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422305836 and ISBN 142230583X.