Cervical Cancer Assessment Questions

We’ll start this assessment with some basic questions about you, such as your age.

Are you male or female?

More information: Please answer based on your sex at birth.

X Why is this important? Cervical cancer only affects females.

Male

Female

Only females can develop cervical cancer. Please go to the homepage to find risk assessments that may be more appropriate for you.

How old are you?

X Why is this important? This tool estimates your risk of developing cervical cancer compared to women who are the same age. For this reason, it’s important to know how old you are.

Why is this important

Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer, except for non-melanoma skin cancer?

X A common type of cancer that affects the top layer of the skin. Examples include basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma.

X Why is this important? This tool was designed for women who have never had cancer. If you’ve had cancer, this tool can still tell you about other risk factors, but keep in mind that the results at the end are more accurate for women without a history of cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

This tool was designed for women who have never had cancer. Because you’ve had cancer before, your risk of getting another cancer in the future is higher than someone who hasn’t been previously diagnosed.

We hope you’ll continue with the remaining questions to learn how other factors may affect your risk of developing cervical cancer. But keep in mind that the results at the end are more accurate for women without a history of cancer.

Have you ever had a hysterectomy (a medical procedure to take out your uterus, sometimes your ovaries and/or all or part of your cervix)?

X The lower, narrow portion of the uterus (womb) where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

X Why is this important? Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, so if your cervix was completely removed, you are not at risk of developing cervical cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

If you’ve had a total hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus and all of the cervix), you are not at risk of developing cervical cancer and don’t need to complete this questionnaire. However, this does not mean that you’re protected against other cancers. Please go to the homepage to find risk assessments that may be more appropriate for you.

If your cervix — or part of your cervix — remains (or if you’re simply not sure), you might still be at risk for developing cervical cancer. Please complete the questions to see how the rest of your health history might affect your risk.

Here we’ll look at aspects of your life that may affect your cervical cancer risk.

Do you smoke cigarettes?

More information: Includes manufactured, hand-rolled, filtered, unfiltered and flavoured tobacco cigarettes.

X Why is this important? Smoking cigarettes may raise your risk of developing many kinds of cancer, including cervical cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

I used to smoke, but I quit

The following questions ask about childbirth, sexual activity and birth control methods. If completing the risk assessment for someone else, please note that some questions concern personal matters.

How many sexual partners have you had in your life?

More information: This includes intercourse, sexual touching and oral sex with a partner of either gender.

X Why is this important? Your chance of getting an HPV infection (the primary cause of cervical cancer) starts as soon as you become sexually active and increases with every new sexual partner.

Why is this important

2-5

6 or more

How many times have you given birth?

More information: Having more than 1 baby at a time, such as delivering twins or triplets, counts as giving birth once.

X Why is this important? The risk of cervical cancer may increase with the number of children a woman has had.

Why is this important

Never

Once

Twice

3 or more times

Have you ever been told that you have tested positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) on an HPV test?

X Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a family of common viruses. There are over 100 types of HPV and some types of HPV are known to cause cervical cancer over several years. People can get HPV from having sexual contact of any kind with another person. Sexual contact includes any time another person has contact with your genitals (private parts). This contact can be with the hands, mouth or genitals. You may have been told you have an HPV infection related to genital warts, but this type of HPV infection does not cause cancer.

X Why is this important? Some types of HPV infections increase your risk of cervical cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

Don't know

Have you ever had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) also known as a sexually transmitted disease or STD? Examples include genital herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV/AIDS.

X Genital herpes is caused by a virus and causes recurring painful sores on and around the genitals.

X Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection also known as "the clap."

X Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that can cause sterility.

X The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV attacks the immune system, resulting in an ongoing illness.

X Why is this important? STIs appear to make it harder for your body to fight off the HPV infections that are known to cause cervical cancer over several years.

Why is this important

Yes

Don’t Know

Here we’ll ask you about your history of Pap tests and whether you’ve had the HPV vaccine. Both of these can make a difference when it comes to your cervical cancer risk.

Have you had a Pap test (also known as a Pap smear), or Pap and HPV test, within the last 3 years?

X A test done by a doctor or nurse that looks for abnormal cell changes on the cervix that could eventually lead to cancer.

X A test performed on someone with no symptoms to check for the presence of the types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer. Currently HPV testing is not an insured test in Ontario. However, HPV testing is available in Ontario though patient-pay or in some hospitals. You may have been told you have an HPV infection related to genital warts, but this type of HPV infection does not cause cancer.

X Why is this important? Regular screening with a Pap test can help prevent cervical cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

CERVICAL CANCER ASSESSMENT

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