1. Stay on Schedule. The number one path to prevention? Get regular Paps beginning at age 21.
2. Be Picky about Protection. Barrier contraceptive methods like condoms reduce exposure to HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer.
3. Quit Smoking. Lighting up damages cells in the cervix, doubling the risk of developing cervical cancer.
4. Eat the Garnish! Parsley is a rich source of vitamin A-proven to thwart cancerous cells in the cervix.
5. Drop Pounds. Excess fat increases estrogen levels, which can double your risk of cervical cancer.
6. Sip Tomato Soup. High blood levels of lycopene–abundant in tomato-bases products–can lower your risk of cervical cancer 33%.