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Have you ever had a question about your sexual and reproductive health that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor about? I know I have. 

Each episode, join us and a special guest as we discuss pelvic floor health, puberty and menopause and everything in between! 

Episodes are released periodically on Fridays. 

Please note that this content is not intended to replace medical advice, but to provide you with some basic information for how to start the conversation with your healthcare provider. 

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Episode 30: Cervical Cancer and Pap Tests

Mar 28, 2020

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

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