Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among American women, right behind breast cancer. Over ten thousand cases of Cervical Cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. January is Cervical Cancer Month and here's a brief overview us why it's important for women not only to know about this disease, but to be screened for it regularly.

"Unlike many cancers, when found early, cervical cancer has a nearly 100 percent cure rate. But early cervical cancer usually has no symptoms. That's why screening is so important," says Dr. Paul Antony of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA.

According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer remains a serious risk for women, with Hispanic and African American women having an increased risk.

Even though there are promising new vaccines currently in development for cervical cancer, today screening remains the best way to prevent death from this disease. That's why it's so important to discuss cervical cancer screening with your healthcare provider. 

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