"Alarming Number" of Cervical Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths in Women Over 65

The CDC recommends women stop screening for cervical cancer after 65, but a new study out of California shows a dramatic rise in both cervical cancers and deaths in that age group.

Those of you who’ve ready my book Ladyparts might understand why a new study out of California had me running to my computer this morning to get this information out to you as soon as possible. Quick background: in 2017, I was diagnosed with HPV 16/18 (the bad kind) and pre-cancer of the cervix. I then had my cervix removed and nearly died from vaginal …