January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

DOH-Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection and education focused on cervical cancer. Cervical cancer, cancer of the cervix, is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Each year in Florida, more than 1,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Fortunately, cervical cancer is highly curable when found and tre