01/09/2026
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Each year, an estimated 4,000 people die from cervical cancer in the United States. When cervical cancer is caught in the precancerous stages, it can be prevented from growing. The best way to prevent cervical cancer, and to catch precancerous cells before they grow, is by getting the HPV vaccine and through regular cervical cancer screenings through HPV tests and pap tests. You may be eligible for low or no-cost cancer screenings through the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (PA-BCCEDP). You can also get the HPV vaccine at low or no-cost through the Title X Family Planning program. To learn more about where you can find low or no-cost cervical cancer screening options, or to find a Title X center near you, call AccessMatters’ Information Hotline at 215-935-3300, or text the Hotline at 833-667-3377.
Source: “Cervical Cancer Statistics”, CDC
