Champaign doctor, researcher creating more awareness for cervical cancer [Video]
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Champaign doctor, researcher creating more awareness for cervical cancer [Video]

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A doctor in Champaign is trying to spread more awareness about cervical cancer, especially during cervical cancer awareness month in January. In 2020, the CDC reported 440 cases in Illinois.

Dr. London Beverly, an OB/GYN with Carle Health explained this type of cancer is most of the time caused by the HPV virus. She wants to spread the word and ensure her patients know if they have it before it’s too late.

“Easily treatable if it’s picked up early,” she said.

The first step is getting a regular pap smear. If it shows pre-cancerous cells, it’s time to return to the doctor. That’s when doctors like Dr. Beverly will use a colposcopy machine.

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“It’s simply a camera to take a look,” she said. “It has a screen and different filters attached to it.”

Then, they visualize the cervix and use acidic …

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