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Letter to Vietnamese Women
[In Vietnamese 1]
I learned about cervical cancer when my
friend died from it. After that, the women
in my family started to talk about this
disease.
My family is religious. My aunt said,
"We cannot stop fate. What will be, will be." In some
cases, I think this is true. But not with cervical cancer.
My friend is a doctor. She told me that a Pap test can
prevent cervical cancer when you get the test regularly
and follow up with your doctor as needed. I am glad
to know that there is something we can do. Now all the
women in my family have Pap tests regularly… - not just
once. We do not want to lose a family member to
cervical cancer!
It was a little embarrassing at first to get the test. But I
had a Pap test because I think nothing could be worse
than the pain I felt when my friend died too soon from
cervical cancer. I come from a family of very strong
women and when something is important for our family,
we do it!
I tell every woman - especially Vietnamese women - to
get a Pap test at least every 3 years and follow up with
their doctor for the results. And get treatment if they
need it. Pap tests save lives.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Le Thi Lam |
