{"id":524717,"date":"2026-03-09T14:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/524717\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:58:08","slug":"silent-but-serious-understanding-hpv-and-cancer-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/524717\/","title":{"rendered":"Silent but Serious: Understanding HPV and cancer prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last week saw HPV Awareness Day, a day that aims to educate the public, normalize conversations and encourage vaccination and screening to prevent HPV related cancers, including cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

With the issue still top of mind, we spoke with Dr. Christine Palmay.<\/p>\n

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Palmay tells us some of the many cancers that HPV can lead to.<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of ways to help you better understand HPV and avoid the many cancers that come along with it.<\/p>\n

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She talks about the main way to know if you have HPV.<\/p>\n

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The one thing many people may not know is the symptoms are silent.<\/p>\n

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She tells us where we can get more help and information on HPV.<\/p>\n

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Key prevention strategies include, vaccination, tobacco reduction, protection during sexual activity, and staying up to date with provincial screening remain the most effective ways to reduce risk.<\/p>\n

(By: Tim Baltz)<\/p>\n

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