Because it is so widespread, virtually every family in America has been touched by cancer.  An estimated 10,000 American women were diagnosed with cervical cancer last year and 240 of those were from Tennessee.

The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 would improve women’s health care by making sure lab personnel are trained in reading Pap smear tests done with updated technology. It would establish a continuing medical education program, require anyone involved in reading Pap tests to attend the program annually, and provide lab directors with guidelines for evaluating their staff.

Early detection is critical to the treatment of cancer.  It can mean the difference between life and death.  I look forward to supporting this bill when it comes to the House floor for a vote.