Sobecki discusses cervical cancer screenings with WBAY-TV 2

Janelle Sobecki, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, discussed cervical cancer symptoms and screening with WBAY-TV 2 during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January.  

In the interview, Sobecki reminded viewers that cervical cancer symptoms can be subtle and emphasized the importance of timely cancer screenings. She also provided an update on HPV vaccination, which can prevent many cases of cervical cancer: 

“Even individuals up to the age of 26 are still eligible to receive that vaccine, and some people even over the age of 26 based on a conversation with their doctor may be eligible and may have some benefit from that vaccine as well.”” 

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