Cancer & Screenings
We often think of cancer as being a disease that affects older adults. Unfortunately, breast cancer can affect women in their twenties and thirties. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a condition that can lead to cervical cancer in women of any age, and most testicular cancer cases are found in men between the ages of 15 and 35. If you are interested in having a clinical breast or testicular exam, visit the Student Health Center. These exams are always free. If you would like to have a Pap smear to determine if you have abnormal cervical cells (or HPV), you can make an appointment with our Women's Health Provider. Take a look at the links below to see if you may be at risk for developing breast, cervical, or testicular cancer, and to learn how to perform breast-self and testicular-self examinations.
Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Basics: Read up on the latest breast cancer information and how this disease may affect you or your loved ones.
- Breast Cancer Interactive: Learn more about how breast cancer affects the body with this interactive tool.
- Could I be at Risk for Developing Breast Cancer?: Take this quiz to learn more about risk factors for breast cancer.
- Breast Self-Exams: Learn how to perform a self-breast exam using this interactive tool.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) & Cervical Cancer
- HPV 101: Learn more about Human Papilloma Virus, an infection that may lead to cervical cancer in some women.
- Am I at Risk for Developing Cervical Cancer? Take this quiz to learn more.
- Gardasil® Info: Did you know we offer Gardasil® free of charge at the Student Health Center? Read up on this vaccine and decide if it's right for you.
Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Cancer Basics: Did you know that this condition mainly affects men between 15 and 35 years of age? Learn more about this condition and possible signs and symptoms.
- Testicular Self-Exams: Did you know that 95% of testicular cancer cases are curable when detected early enough? Learn how to perform a testicular self-exam.
