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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 9d

Why does it matter? When people understand their health, they’re more likely to:
✅ Prevent illness through early action
✅ Ask the right questions at doctor visits
✅ Follow treatment plans correctly
✅ Protect themselves with tools like the HPV vaccine

VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 11d

🌸 Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment continues every day!
🔹 Gynecologic cancers affect over 100,000 women in the U.S. each year
🔹 Cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers are linked to HPV and are preventable
🔹 Routine screenings and HPV vaccination can save lives

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 14d

Cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers are linked to HPV — and these cancers are preventable with vaccination and regular screenings. Schedule your GYN checkup, talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine, and help spread the word. Prevention is power!

Source: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/gynec...

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 15d

⚠️ Don’t ignore the signs.

These are symptoms of gynecologic cancers such as:
💜 Cervical cancer (HPV-related)
💜 Vaginal cancer (HPV-related)
💜 Vulvar cancer (HPV-related)
💜 Uterine (endometrial) cancer
💜 Ovarian cancer

Getting checked early saves lives! Talk to your doctor today.

#gyncancers

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 17d

Vulvar cancer is rare, but awareness and early detection can save lives. 70% of vulvar cancer diagnosises are linked to HPV infection, which means prevention is possible!! The HPV vaccine protects against three GYN cancers: cervical, vaginal, and vulvar.

Source: American Cancer Society

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Did you know? 75% of vaginal cancers are caused by HPV.
The good news—there’s a vaccine that helps prevent it. 💉 Get vaccinated today!

💜 September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month— stay tuned for more HPV cancer facts!

Source: American Cancer Society (cancer.org)

#GynecologicCancer

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 29d

Today, we honor the lives lost and the courage of the first responders who were impacted on September 11, 2001.

We remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the deep scars it left on families, communities, and our nation.

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · 29d

⚠️ Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Every year, more than 1 million women worldwide are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer — 3 of these cancers (cervical, vaginal, vulvar) are caused by HPV.

Join us this month to spread the
word and protect women’s health!

#GOForAwareness #GYNcancer

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Have you been diagnosed with HPV or HPV-related cancer?

You are not alone.

We are here to help!

Www.vax2stopcancer.org

VAX 2 STOP CANCER

VAX 2 STOP CANCER is a non-profit working to reduce cancer risk in the state of Alabama through preventative care and education.

Www.vax2stopcancer.org

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TogetHER for Health @togetherforhealth.bsky.social · Mar 28

During #InternationalWomensMonth, we spotlight Marcia Cross for bravely sharing her HPV-related cancer journey. Her voice and work with the HPV Cancers Alliance highlight the power of vaccination and early screening. #HPVAwareness #CervicalCancerPrevention

Marcia Cross On Battling Anal Cancer and Breaking the Stigma of HPV

Desparate Housewives star Marcia Cross gets candid about her experience with anal cancer and the need to destigmatise HPV-related cancer.

copingmag.com

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Parents, here’s a fact you’ll love:

✅ Start the HPV vaccine at age 9 → only 2 shots

⏳ Wait until later → it goes up to 3

Earlier = stronger protection. 💉

#HPV #GYN #preventcancer

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our HPV vaccine provider education program equips healthcare teams with the tools, training, and confidence they need to recommend the HPV vaccine effectively — which increases HPV vaccination rates and helps protect more patients from HPV-related cancers. 💉💜

Want to sign up? Link in bio!

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 5

💜 Be on the lookout for our new poster! We are so grateful for the collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Oral Health Office in raising awareness about the HPV vaccine. Together, we’re spreading the word about the HPV vaccine!

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 4

Did you know? 👇

HPV causes ~37,000 cancers every year in the U.S.

The good news: almost all of them are preventable with the safe, effective, HPV vaccine. 💙

#HPVVaccine #PreventCancer #ImmunityCommunity #HPV #PublicHealth #Nonprofit #HealthEquity #Immunization #VaccinesWork

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 4

💙 We’re VAX 2 STOP CANCER.

Our mission: prevent cancer by expanding HPV vaccination through education, awareness, and advocacy.

Every shot is a step closer to a cancer-free future. 💉

Follow us + join the movement.

#HPVAwareness #PreventCancer

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 4

Cervical cancer develops in the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) and is most often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) — a common virus that can be prevented with the HPV vaccine.

Each year, over 4,000 women in the U.S. die from cervical cancer.

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Raywat Deonandan @deonandan.bsky.social · Sep 2

Countries on track to eliminate cervical cancer:

-Australia by 2028
-Sweden by 2027
-Rwanda by 2030
-UK by 2040
-Indonesia by 2030
-Bhutan 2030
-El Salvador by 2030
-Canada by 2040

How? HPV vaccine. Same one RFK Jr is trying to ban.

You will note USA is not on this list.

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers are all caused by HPV, while ovarian and uterine cancers have other risk factors. Together, these five cancers impact thousands of women every year. By raising awareness, encouraging prevention, and supporting survivors, we can make a difference!
#HPV

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 22

💉 Vaccines save lives, protect communities, and prevent suffering.

This #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth, let’s celebrate the power of vaccines and keep the momentum going!

👉 Read more here (www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...)
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#VaccinesWork #PreventCancer #VAX2STOPCANCER #HPV #NIAM25

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is a powerful reminder that we need to be more aware of RRP, a disease that often requires repeated surgeries and impacts breathing and voice. 💔

Learn more from the FDA: FDA News Release (www.fda.gov/news-events/...)

#HPVAwareness #FDA #Immunotherapy #CancerPrevention #SurvivorStrong

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 17

💜 Today on National Nonprofit Day, we’re proud to celebrate the work of organizations making a difference in their communities.
Our mission is clear: prevent cancer by expanding the use of the HPV vaccine through education, public awareness, and advocacy. 🌍💉
👉 Support us: vax2stopcancer.org/donate

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 15

💉 Do you know when the first vaccine was created?
In 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner developed the world’s first successful vaccine to protect against smallpox—a disease that once killed millions. Thanks to vaccination, smallpox has been completely eradicated worldwide… Let’s do the same with HPV! 🌍✨

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Alabama achieved >95% vaccine coverage among incoming kindergartners for the 2024–2025 school year, the highest in over a decade!

🔗Article: www.wbrc.com/2025/08/06/v...

🔗Data: www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxvie...

#PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #NIAM #ImmunityCommunity #HealthyKids

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 8

🩺 Women who used at-home test kits were more than twice as likely to complete cervical cancer screening compared to those who only received a phone reminder.

This research shows that making self-testing kits more accessible could remove barriers and save lives!

www.nih.gov/news-events/...

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VAX 2 STOP CANCER @vax2stopcancer.bsky.social · Aug 7

This backslide puts millions of kids at risk for serious but preventable diseases. Let’s reverse this trend by getting back on track 💉💪

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month—there’s no better time to protect your health and your community! 🌍

Source: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...

#NIAM #HPV

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