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I am 32, and was wondering if woman my age can get cervical cancer, or is it rare? i have read that is it more common in less developed countries? i have been married to husband for 4 years. thank you?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cervical cancer can occur at age 32, but uncommonly; peak is age 40-50. It's more common in developing countries because pap smears HPV vaccine are less available. Cervical cancer is easily prevented -- follow your doctor's advice about pap smears, which are highly effective at detecting pre-cancer or early cancer when easily treated, several years before it becomes dangerous.

Answered 4/12/2021

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