Professional Societies & Organizations

On Aug. 21, 2018, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) posted a final recommendation statement and final evidence summary on screening for cervical cancer. Visit the USPSTF website to learn more.

The ASC collaborates with other professional organizations and government agencies to address issues relating to cytopathology. Education is a primary focus of these collaborations, with the intended outcome of improved patient care. Visit  American Society of Cytopathology to learn more.  

The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, funding, and advocacy. Visit the American Association for Cancer Research website for more information.  

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is committed to Stop Cancer Before it Starts(R) through research, education, outreach, advocacy. Visit the Prevent Cancer Foundation website for more information.

The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Visit the American Cancer Society website for more information on their research and resources.  

The mission of the American Society for Clinical Pathology is to provide excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals. Visit the American Society for Clinical Pathology website for more information.  

American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) has served as the primary source of postgraduate colposcopy training in the United States and globally since it was founded in 1964. ASCCP’s goal is to improve clinician competence, performance and patient outcomes through educational activities focused around the study, prevention, diagnosis, and management of anogential and HPV-related diseases. Visit the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology website for more information.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the specialty's premier professional membership organization dedicated to the improvement of women's health. Its activities include producing the College's practice guidelines and other educational material. View ACOG's resources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG.org)  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention compiles comprehensive information on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and related conditions. View the information here: CDC HPV (www.cdc.gov/hpv)