Originally Posted by ladyislingering

My sister had the vaccine (she is younger than I and not in any danger of the illness since she is celibate) because cervical cancer runs in the family. I haven't been checked out in about 8 years because I haven't noticed anything unusual, but I do sometimes worry since it is said to be a "silent killer". I'm the sort of stubborn woman that will probably drop dead before anyone (including myself) realizes I'm ill.