Mother-Daughter HPV Tea

Saturday, May 5, 2007
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hillman Cancer Center Atrium

PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2007 – HPV is a common virus that affects both men and women. Most types do not cause any symptoms and will go away on their own. In some cases however, the virus can develop into cervical cancer, abnormal cells, or genital warts. Within the last year, the Food and Drug Administration licensed the vaccine Gardasil® to protect women and girls against four HPV types which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The vaccine is intended for girls and women ages 9 to 26. Held in a fun and informal setting, this education event is designed to provide mothers and daughters with more information on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of being vaccinated. Featured speakers include:

Kristin Zorn, MD Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Magee-Womens Hospital Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

and

Kathleen McIntyre-Seltman, MD Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Magee-Womens Hospital Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

Seating is limited. Call 1-800-533-UPMC, option 1 to register. Daughters of any age are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent. Free parking is available.

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