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The materials that follow were developed by the 2002-05 ASCCP Patient Education Committee and approved by the Board of Directors for use by patients. Special thanks to Dr. J. Thomas Cox for contributing the "What Women Should Know about HPV and Cervical Health" pamphlet, a collaborative effort between ASCCP, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cancer Institute. The Society also graciously thanks Drs. Ramon Cestero, Francisco Garcia, Fernando Guijon, Jose Jeronimo, and Luis Padilla Paz for their time and skills in providing our Spanish translations. Please use these materials freely. This material is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to replace professional care. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Please note the ASCCP National Office does not provide individual consultation on cases or diagnoses.
Subcommittee on Patient Education:
- Christine M. Peterson, MD, Chair
- Raymond Cestero, MD
- Mixon Darracott, MD
- Teresa M. Darragh, MD
- Rebecca D. Dorris, ARNP
- Francisco A.R. Garcia, MD, MPH
- Michael A. Gold, MD
- Fernando Guijon, MD
- Deirdre A. Habermehl, MD
- Diane M. Harper, MD, MPH, MS
- Ann Holdredge, CNM, FNP
- Naomi Jay, MSN, RN, NP
- Jose Jeronimo, MD
- Lori E. Kamemoto, MD, MPH
- Luis Alfonso Padilla Paz, MD
- M. Nasar Qureshi, MD, PhD
- Mary M. Rubin, RNC, PhD, CRNP
- Karen Smith-McCune, MD
- Lewis C. Thompson, MD
- Hope K. Haefner, MD, ex-officio
Additional patient education pamphlets are available for sale at the ASCCP Bookstore. Topics include: Atypical Glandular Cells; Colposcopy; Human Papillomavirus (HPV); Treatment of Genital Warts; Sexuality and Pain: A Real Challenge; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; The Pap Smear; HIV-AIDS; and, Cervical Cryotherapy. These pamphlets contain both text and graphics, and are available for sale in packs of 50 at $20.00/pack. To order the pamphlets, please visit the Bookstore.
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Cannot find the topic you need? Please let ASCCP know of other topics which would be of interest to you. Please send an email to amason@asccp.org to make your request.
ASCCP has partnered with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaborative efforts to inform health care providers on the continued health risks associated with diethylstilbestrol (DES).
http://www.cdc.gov/des/hcp/index.html
Visit CDC's DES Update Web site for resources to help identify and counsel DES-exposed individuals. The site features the most current and accurate DES information for health care providers, including essential facts for clinicians and nurses, pharmacology, NCI guidelines, educational tools and resources, and support organizations.
For additional patient website information on lower genital tract issues (eg, cervix, vagina, and vulva), please visit our links page.
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