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Age 37
Basically healthy
Sexually active
Has never had a Pap test
Test your knowledge of Vanessa's risk factors for cervical cancer.
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At the age of 37, Vanessa is much too young to worry about cervical cancer.
As a 37-year-old single woman who is sexually active, Vanessa should consider the possibility of HPV infection.
Vanessa is basically healthy; therefore, it is not necessary for her to have regular Pap tests.
Since Vanessa does not smoke or use birth control pills, and has a healthy immune system, she does not need to worry. Any HPV infection she might get will not develop into cervical cancer.
Click the numbered tabs at the top of the page to learn how-and if-you can reduce your cervical cancer risk.
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