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January

Prevention. Early Detection. Saving Lives.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a cancer that is largely preventable, highly treatable when detected early, and too often overlooked.

Cervical cancer is caused by long-term infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). With HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening, most cases can be prevented.

Why Cervical Cancer Awareness Matters

Cervical cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages, which is why screening is so important. When detected early, treatment is highly effective.

In Bermuda, cervical cancer is relatively uncommon, but every diagnosis has a significant personal impact, and most cases can be prevented through screening and vaccination.

Key Messages for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

• HPV vaccination saves lives

• Regular screening detects changes before cancer develops

• Early detection leads to better outcomes

• Cervical cancer is preventable

What You Can Do This Month

✔ Book or confirm your cervical screening

If you are eligible for screening, make sure your test is up to date. If you’re unsure when you last had a Pap or HPV test, contact your healthcare provider.

✔ Learn the signs and symptoms

Understanding symptoms — even though they often appear later — helps ensure early medical attention when needed.

✔ Talk about HPV and vaccination

Open conversations help reduce stigma and improve prevention, especially for young people and parents.

✔ Share reliable information

Help raise awareness by sharing trusted, evidence-based information with friends, family and colleagues.

Our Commitment

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is committed to improving cancer prevention, early detection and access to care in Bermuda and to supporting global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to take action for their health.

More Information

Learn More About Cervical Cancer

We encourage you to read our full cervical cancer information page, which includes:

• What cervical cancer is and how it develops

• Causes and risk factors

• Screening and prevention

• Signs, symptoms and diagnosis

• Treatment and support services in Bermuda

Learn more about cervical cancer