(KFVS) - The American Cancer Society says January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

The society says this is the perfect time to remind the women you love to schedule their pap test, a simple procedure that can help detect abnormalities before they might develop into cancer. According to ACS, the cervical cancer survival rate has increased to 70 percent because of this test.

ACS says because the HPV vaccine doesn't protect against all of the HPV types that can cause cancer of the cervix, it cannot prevent all cases of cervical cancer. They say this is why it is very important that women continue to have Pap tests, even after they've been vaccinated. Most invasive cervical cancers are found in women who have not had regular Pap tests.

The ACS recommends the following guidelines for early detection:

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary second graders listen intently as Julie White,  PACS NOW Pennyrile Allied Community Services representative explains the importance of washing their hands.

The students were surprised to learn that they do not always was their hands thoroughly enough to get rid of the germs.

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PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Experts on addiction and compulsive behavior will speak at an addiction symposium at Western Baptist Hospital.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at the Baptist Heart Center Auditorium. It runs from 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. A lunch will be included. It costs $30 to participate. Continuing Medical Education credit hours are available for several professions.

The symposium is open to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, substance abuse counselors, licenses social workers, pharmacists and clergy. Teachers and school counselors are also invited.

Tops and presenters include:

• "Abstinence vs.