Janet, United States

I’d like to take this opportunity to share the importance of annual screenings.  In 2001, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer that was in my cervix and uterus.  It was fast-growing, but because I faithfully kept my Gyn appointments, it was caught early enough that I only required a hysterectomy and no additional treatment.  In 2021, a malignant lump was found in my left breast.  I have annual mammograms so it was at stage 2 when it was found.  In addition to surgery, I had 6 weeks of radiation.  2024 was the first year that didn’t require a needle biopsy.  Long story short … while paps and mammograms aren’t comfortable, they’re SO important!   You’re female parts will thank you!