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Pap Test Immigrant version April 2010
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Cancer A growth that makes people sick Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that only women get www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Female body www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Female body www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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What causes cervical cancer? HPV You may not know you have this virus
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HPV HPV spreads through sexual contact Some types cause –genital warts, or –cervical changes which can lead to cancer HPV can cause problems for some women
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Facts about cancer of the cervix It grows slowly It can be fixed if found and treated early Most can be stopped by regular Pap tests www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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The Pap Test Is done at a health clinic You will be asked to undress from the waist down and be given a gown to put on www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Pap Test www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Cervix www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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What are they looking for? www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Who needs to have a Pap test? If you have ever had sex, even once, you need a Pap test If you have ever had intimate sexual touching even once, you need a Pap test If you are not sure, discuss with your doctor or nurse www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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How can I help the test? www.TellEveryWoman.ca sex
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How often do I need a Pap test? Begin screening 3 years after starting sexual activity Continue screening every 2 years www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Pap Test 2008 OK Pap Test 2010 OK Pap Test 2012 OK How often do I need a Pap test?
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Where do I go for a Pap test? Your doctor or nurse Call or visit our website TellEveryWoman.ca The pap test is FREE www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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If you are scared or shy… Ask for a woman to be there Ask for a female to do the test when you make the appointment www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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How can I reduce my risk? www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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What is the best thing you can do? Have regular Pap tests! www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Does the Pap test check for infections? No www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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I had a hysterectomy… do I still need a Pap test? Maybe? Ask your doctor or nurse www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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What is menopause? Menopause is when you no longer have a period. www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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I am past menopause… do I still need a Pap test? Yes www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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When can I stop having Pap tests? At 70 years of age you may be able to stop Talk to your doctor or nurse www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Where can I get my results? Your doctor or nurse or… Call www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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Resources www.TellEveryWoman.ca Available in the following languages: English, French, Cree, Ojibwe, Chinese, German, Hindi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Amharic, Somali, Swahili, Farsi, Russian, Serbo-Croation, Arabic, Korean, Ukranian, Urdu, Italian, Dinka, Cree Roman. English only
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DVDs and Videos www.TellEveryWoman.ca Available in the following languages: English, French, Chinese, Cree, Hindi, Ojibwe, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese
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When was your last Pap test? www.TellEveryWoman.ca Is it time to have a Pap test?
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Remember… www.TellEveryWoman.ca Most cervical cancers can be stopped!!
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We are here to answer your questions! www.TellEveryWoman.ca For more information: you can call the MCCSP at 788.8626 or 1.866.616.8805 or visit our website www.TellEveryWoman.ca
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