Cervical Cancer Awareness
Native women are nearly twice as likely to develop cervical cancer compared to White women. Regular screenings help detect cervical cancer in its early stages when it’s easier to treat.
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer disproportionately affects Native communities. Indigenous women have a much higher occurrence of cervical cancer compared to White women and are often diagnosed at its later stages; Native women across Turtle Island are more than two times as likely to die from the disease. Cervical cancer can be prevented and is highly curable when detected early. No woman should suffer from cervical cancer - regular cervical cancer screening saves lives.
Join Us in January for Turquoise Thursday
Raise awareness of cervical cancer in Indian Country by celebrating #TurquoiseThursday! Join AICAF every third Thursday in January to encourage loved ones to get screened and help spread the word about early detection. If you are interested in partnering with us for a Turquoise Thursday event in your community or at your clinic, please contact health@aicaf.org.
Learn more about #TurquoiseThursday
Screen Our Circle
Screen Our Circle is AICAF’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It provides support to urban clinics and helps remove screening barriers by raising awareness of cancer burdens and solutions, promoting health systems changes, and performing community education and outreach activities. Please contact screenourcircle@aicaf.org to get involved.
