Politics & Government
Middlesex County Office of Public Health Holding Free Cervical Cancer Information Sessions
According to the Middlesex County Office of Public Health, cervical cancer is diagnosed in 12,000 women annually in the U.S.
In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness month, the Middlesex Office of Public Health and the Middlesex County Cancer Coalition are offering free education sessions about cervical cancer.
The programs will be as follows in the New Brunswick area:
From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, a program will be held at the John F. Kennedy Library, 500 Hoes Lane, in Piscataway.
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From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23, a program will be held at the New Brunswick Counseling Center, 320 Suydam St. According to a release from the county, this session will also be provided in Spanish.
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"Cervical cancer is caused by a common virus called HPV (Human papillomavirus) and most often occurs in women over age 30. Each year in the United States approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 die as a result," the release said.
Additionally, women ages 18 and older may qualify for a free cancer screening via the Middlesex County Cancer Education and Early Detection Program.
For more information, call 732-745-3127. Spanish speakers are asked to call 732-745-3107.
Those women wishing to receive the HPV vaccine may call the county Office of Public Health at 732-565-3788.
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