Dr. Vyta Senikas, Associate Executive Vice-President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada will be presenting at the National Aboriginal Health Organization from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 220 Laurier Avenue West, Ste. 1400, Ottawa, ON.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is implicated in 99 per cent of cervical cancers, the tenth most common cancer in women in Canada. Cervical cancer is known to disproportionately affect Aboriginal women in Canada. In fact, although there is no national data on cervical cancer for First Nations women, regional studies consistently show that First Nations women have higher than average rates of cervical cancer, and higher than average mortality rates.
Regular screening is the best defense against cervical cancer. Cervical screening can detect changes in cells on the cervix that can lead to cancer if not found and treated. Unfortunately, many women find the test physically and emotionally uncomfortable. Studies have shown that First Nations women do not get tested as often or as regularly as non-Aboriginal women.
Please join Dr. Vyta Senikas, Associate Executive Vice-President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, as she speaks to the importance of screening with regard to HPV, and the challenges in the Aboriginal world with regard to screening. After her 40-minute speech, Dr. Senikas will answer questions.
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