Canadian Cancer Society advises trans women on cervical cancer screenings
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
A tweet has been circulating on social media mischaracterizing the Canadian Cancer Society's guidance on cervical cancer among trans women. The organization advises that only a small group of trans women who have had certain types of vaginoplasties may be at risk for cervical cancer and should consider screening as part of their pelvic health following surgery. Trans women who haven't had bottom surgery aren't at risk for cervical cancer and don't need to be regularly tested for the disease. The Canadian Cancer Society did not provide comment.