Shot by Shot | Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Susie’s Story

Susie first learned she has HPV at age 19 but didn't know there was an association with cervical cancer. (Courtesy of the Foundation for Women's Cancer, formerly the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation) | See story »

Quita’s Story

Quita shares her experience with cervical cancer to help others. (Courtesy of the Foundation for Women's Cancer, formerly the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation) | See story »

Joslyn’s Story

At age 18 Joslyn had her first abnormal pap smear. (Courtesy of the Foundation for Women's Cancer, formerly the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation) | See story »

Heather’s Story

Two months before her death from cervical cancer, Heather urges young women to get the HPV vaccine. (Courtesy of the Immunization Action Coalition) | See story »

Spotlight

January 2012

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Use the 18 HPV/cervical cancer stories in the gallery to help prevent more people from getting the disease.

Stories in Action: Kristen’s Story (HPV/cervical cancer) was shown during an undergraduate lecture at UC Berkeley.

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