" Cervical cancer is a completely preventable illness if taken the proper precautions. It still impacts thousands of American women a year, but with annual screenings and HPV vaccinations, it can be avoided. AFC Urgent Care Waltham offers both screenings and vaccinations to all patients. Visit us today for any lab tests or vaccinations. Benefits of Annual Screenings Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread through sex. Early detections of cervical ...