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HPV, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know

Texas Tech Health Check

Texas Tech Health Check
HPV, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Dec 09, 2025
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, according to the World Health Organization. It’s preventable and curable as long as it’s detected early and managed effectively. Our guest expert for this episode is Salvatore LoCoco, M.D., chair of the School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. LoCoco explains what is cervical cancer, which populations are at greatest risk for cervical cancer, screenings, treatment, vaccinations and prevention.