CERVICAL CANCER

* There are about 16,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed and 5,000 deaths each year in the United States. (1)

* African American women have a greater risk of dying from cervical cancer than white women. (2)

* If you receive annual pap smears, you should never be diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 cervical cancer.

* No woman should die from cervical cancer if she has received annual pap smears.

If you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and have questions regarding a potential medical malpractice lawsuit, contact us immediately

(1) Rich, William, M ., M.D. "Cancer of the Cervix." OBGYN.net
Publications. 1996-2000.

(2) Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Limited. 1999; 94:509-515.

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