Episode 30: Cervical Cancer and Pap Tests

Join us as we explore the importance of pap tests, what really causes cervical cancer and how you can protect yourself. We'll be discussing the latest guidelines in Canada so you know when your pap is due, how your immune system can fight cervical cancer, what you can expect if you have an abnormal pap, and more!  Featuring Dr. Schepansky a Gynecologic Oncologist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alberta. Her practice is based at the Cross Cancer Institute and the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. She has done work as the Chair of Colposcopy Quality Improvement Committee for the Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Resources:  (1) Screening For Life (includes info on cervical cancer and a risk assessment tool): http://screeningforlife.ca/cervical-cancer-at-a-glance/ (2) Choosing Wisely: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/pap-tests/ (3) Canadian Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/diagnosis-and-treatment/tests-and-procedures/pap-test/?region=on (4) My Health Alberta: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=tw9600 (5) Alberta Health Services - A Patient's Guide to Colposcopy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57EXw9oU9TA&feature=youtu.be Summary Sheet: CervicalCancerandPapTests.html