After that, PAPs every six months without fail. The procedure sounds a whole lot worse than it really was. After the procedure the Navy doctor, another woman, told me that I made the right decision to have this done, and she wished more women would do it. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers there is. Often it shows up very, very early, like in your case, and we can treat it long before it ever posses a threat.
Most women keep putting off their PAPs and once they do go in, often it's too late.
February 2000, and my next one is in two weeks, a week shy of six months. I don't avoid them now, and look at them in a new light. You see, I've watch my mom go through cancer, and it's not fun to say the least. I'll do my best to keep it at bay, even if that means a PAP every six months. There is also a small, free, weekly newsletter you can subscribe to that gives you the tips and links before they are published on the site.