Researchers from across Scotland scoured more than a decade’s worth of health records to assess just how well a nationwide secondary school vaccination campaign worked. The report, published last month in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, confirms that vaccinating your daughters between ages 11 and 13 cuts their risk of developing the most aggressive […]

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A recent study compared the risk of cancer between non-hormonal-copper and hormone‑releasing intrauterine device users. An intrauterine device is a small device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two types of intrauterine devices: the non-hormonal-copper and the hormone-releasing intrauterine devices. As with any birth control, these devices also offer benefits and risks. […]

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate found to be a promising treatment option for preventing and treating cervical cancer. Cervical cancer remains a concern worldwide as this type of cancer is the third most common and third most deadly out of all the others. Human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), which are precancerous lesions that […]

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In a recent study, Lei and colleagues establish differential cervical cancer survival based on HPV status. Cervical cancer is a major cause of death for women across the world. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is known to cause cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination programs have dramatically reduced the incidence of cervical cancer in younger women. However, […]

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A new study based in the UK used a mathematical model to determine whether the HPV vaccine will reduce the number of cervical screenings required. Human papilloma virus (HPV) can lead to the development of cervical cancer. In particular, patients with HPV types 16 and 18 are known to be at a high risk of […]

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Cervical cancer describes any malignant tumor that originates in the cells of the cervix. Part of the female reproductive system, the cervix is the passageway that connects the uterus and the vagina. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women in developing […]

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Current guidelines in the United States recommend cervical screening until 65 years. Researchers investigate the effectiveness of screening in older women. The high rate of cervical cancer in older women continues to be a concern for countries that have long-established cervical screening practices. By these measures, countries have seen a significant reduction in cervical cancer […]

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Researchers evaluate the impact of HPV vaccination on morbidity and mortality in Italian women.  The dangers of HPV The human papillomavirus (HPV) is involved in the development of cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, head, and neck, as well as nonmalignant anogenital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Cervical cancer is most well-known to be […]

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