Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and when caught early, it’s often highly curable. In fact, reports say Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. However, many women still have unanswered questions about symptoms, screening and what a diagnosis really means. 

In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Ryan Kahn, a gynecologic oncologist with Baptist Health Cancer Care, to answer the most searched questions women have about cervical cancer. 

They cover why early stages are often symptom-free, the warning signs to watch for, how survival rates change by stage and what treatment can look like (surgery, chemo, radiation and newer targeted therapies). 

Dr. Kahn also clears up common misconceptions about HPV, the HPV vaccine and how often you actually need a Pap/HPV test. 

Listen now for clear, practical guidance to help you protect your health.

If you’re due for screening, or noticing changes, this episode helps you know what to do next.

Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist

Guest:
Ryan Kahn, M.D. 
Gynecologic Oncologist
Baptist Health Cancer Care