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A list of possible cervical cancer symptoms.

Questions you should ask your doctor about colorectal (colon) cancer screening tests if you are age 50 or older or are at higher than normal risk.

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex. There are many types of HPV.

A list of possible colorectal cancer symptoms.

Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up.

The following examples show how cancer registries in CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries are using their data to identify groups of people who are more likely to get a certain kind of cancer.

CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force published updated findings on the effectiveness of nine interventions aimed at increasing screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.

AMIGAS is a bilingual educational program designed to help community health workers increase cervical cancer screening among Hispanic women who have rarely or never had a Pap test.