GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2004). The FDA Consumer Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2008 from http://www.fda.gov/Fdac/features/2004/104_cancer.html.

This is an article from the FDA Consumer Magazine entitled "Cervical Cancer Screening." This article is about the Pap smear and how it tests for HPV. The article explains that 95% of cervical cancers have HPV detectable in them. Therefore, it is important to get tested. The article provides information on tests and what they mean. The article also suggests regular screening as HPV is common. This document would be useful to anyone interested in pap smears in testing for HPV. This document would also be useful to anyone looking for information on cervical cancer screening.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (June 2006). The Federal Government Source for Women's Health. Retrieved June 5 2008 from http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ccervix.pdf.

This government document provided by the Federal Government for Women's Health contains frequently asked questions and answers about cervical cancer. The document contains information on what cervical cancer is, how to get tested for it, and why someone should be concerned about cervical cancer. This document is helpful because it also provides a large section on where the reader can find more information on cervical cancer including full contact information for organizations such as the National Cancer Institute.