Interviews

Kathie - 51 year old, caucasian

Primary concern - cancer. A 2 year survivor of breast cancer, she is concerned that it will come back. Early detection was what allowed for recovery. A good thing came of the chemo portion of treatment, skin cancer was detected and sucessfully treated on her scalp, but only after her hair fell out. The doctor told her that the skin cancer could have been more deadly that the breast cancer.

Stephanie - 26 year old, Hispanic

Primary concern - HPV and cervical cancer.
**As a dental health care provider this is a topic I feel warrants more of my attention. There have been several reports that link the HPV virus to some oral cancers.**

The issue of cancer surely hits home with me. The issue of HPV was not something I thought of but I know that it is a HUGE concern for women. I was surprised that neither woman mentioned weight as a concern. Not to say that either is overweight but, both have made comments about being on "diets" in previous conversations.