January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Christy Haygood at St. Dominic’s is continuing her push to educate you about the disease and the best ways to not only treat or detect it but also prevent it.
Published: Jan. 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM CSTJACKSON, Miss. -
Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papillomavirus or HPV. This is a common virus that is primarily spread through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
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