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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Testing for it is important, starting at age 21 and until age 65. Cervical cancer occurs when cervix tissues become abnormal. An HPV test checks for the virus that can cause it. Talk to your doctor about when to get tested. Welcome to Real Talk About Your Health, with Melinda HealthCare. Let's talk cervical cancer. Thankfully, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Catching it early is the key. That's why getting tested is so important, starting at age 21 and until age 65. What is cervical cancer? Your cervix is at the lower end of your uterus. Cervical cancer is when tissues or cells of the cervix become abnormal. An HPV test checks for the HPV virus. A virus that can cause cervical cancer. Talk to your doctor today about when to get tested.