Scientists develop more accurate test for cervical cancer
2 years, 2 months ago

Scientists develop more accurate test for cervical cancer

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In turn, our approaches to cervical screening must adapt so that programmes continue to deliver benefit Professor Martin Widschwendter, University College London For those without cell changes, but who had human papillomavirus which causes most cases of cervical cancer, it detected 55% of people who would have cell changes in the next four years. Building new, holistic, risk-predictive screening programmes around existing, effective cervical sample collection offers real potential for cancer prevention in the future Professor Martin Widschwendter, University College London Previous studies on the new test using cervical samples have suggested accuracy in predicting women with breast or ovarian cancer. Professor Martin Widschwendter, from University College London’s department of women’s cancer, said: “Vaccination against the virus that causes cervical cancer is now widely implemented and is leading to changes in the amount and types of the virus circulating in the community. This new method is more specific and doesn’t lead to over-treatment which is good news for cervical cancer prevention and great news for everyone who needs to be screened Athena Lamnisos, Eve Appeal “Building new, holistic, risk-predictive screening programmes around existing, effective cervical sample collection offers real potential for cancer prevention in the future.” Athena Lamnisos, chief executive of the Eve Appeal charity, said: “It’s so welcome to see screening tools and predictive tests becoming more effective.

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Beyond the vaccine: 8 additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer
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1 day, 23 hours ago

Beyond the vaccine: 8 additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus. Hence, it is recommended that people take the HPV vaccine as it helps to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other cancers related to HPV such as head and throat cancer. Get Regular Pap Smears and HPV Tests Early detection …

Science Quiz: On cervical cancer
2 days, 13 hours ago

Science Quiz: On cervical cancer

The Hindu  

Science Quiz: On cervical cancer Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | According to the WHO, Cervical cancer is the —— most common cancer in women, with around 660000 new cases recorded in 2022. YES NO Answer : Fourth SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | HPV, the …

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
4 weeks, 2 days ago

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Associated Press  

Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. But after that — from age 30 to 65 — women can get an HPV test every five years, the panel said. Women ages 30 to 65 can still opt for a Pap test done by a doctor every …

Know why women around 30 to 35 should do timely examinations to avoid cervical cancer
1 month, 1 week ago

Know why women around 30 to 35 should do timely examinations to avoid cervical cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer cases are rampant in India and worldwide. Benefits of timely examination and regular screenings to prevent cervical cancer Early detection: Regular screenings are key to detecting cervical cancer at its early stage. Reduced risk of diagnosing last-stage cancer: One of the most common reasons for high mortality rates in India cervical cancer is due to late detection of …

Women want DIY smear test option, study finds
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Women want DIY smear test option, study finds

The Telegraph  

More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK annually, and the disease kills around 850 women, with most deaths among those in their thirties. Of the women surveyed, 85 per cent preferred being given the choice, with 72 per cent stating this choice would enhance their screening experience, and 69 per cent said they would choose …

Understanding Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risks, and Prevention | Health Live
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding Cervical Cancer: Causes, Risks, and Prevention | Health Live

ABP News  

Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the cervix begin to grow uncontrollably. The primary cause of cervical cancer is persistent infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection. While many HPV infections are cleared by the immune system without causing any problems, some high-risk strains can lead to changes in cervical cells over time. Other factors …

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears
4 months ago

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears

CNN  

CNN — The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. “Almost all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with certain types of HPV,” Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, said in a news release in May when the FDA …

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears
4 months ago

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears

CNN  

CNN — The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. “Almost all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with certain types of HPV,” Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, said in a news release in May when the FDA …

A shot in the arm
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A shot in the arm

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Philanthropist and author Sudha Murty’s maiden speech at Rajya Sabha, where she called for a government-supported vaccination program to combat cervical cancer, has thrown light on the critical need for cervical cancer prevention in India. Her speech has also raised curiosity among the general public on what cervical cancer is, why we should be concerned, and how vaccination helps …

Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy
7 months ago

Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Dr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician and dean of Yale School of Public Health. Megan Ranney courtesy of Megan Ranney Unfortunately, too many people can’t or don’t access cervical cancer screening. So, we’re excited to see the news about the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of new methods that allow patients to collect their own …

HPV screening may be added in national programme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

HPV screening may be added in national programme

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry is likely to incorporate HPV testing into the National Cancer Control Programme to screen women for cervical cancer, people familiar with the matter said. In India, the numbers are far higher, with cervical cancer being the second most form of cancer among women after breast cancer As part of the programme, the government is stepping up …

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme

The Hindu  

Health is seldom uni-dimensional, and it must not be seen as such. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement during the presentation of the interim Budget that the government plans to encourage vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged nine to 14, is no doubt a step in the right direction. While the scheme will be fleshed out post elections, it …

Understanding cervical cancer and what is the HPV Vaccine
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Understanding cervical cancer and what is the HPV Vaccine

Hindustan Times  

The vaccine that protects people, especially women from the Human Papillomavirus infection has usually been quite expensive and hence not accessible for the majority of the population. HPV vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to …

Looking away from Poonam Pandey’s gimmicks: How technology can help reduce cervical cancer deaths in India
11 months ago

Looking away from Poonam Pandey’s gimmicks: How technology can help reduce cervical cancer deaths in India

Hindustan Times  

Poonam Pandey may not have lost her life due to cervical cancer, but every year, more than 70,000 Indian women succumb to cervical cancer. Because cervical cancer is virus driven, as opposed to other cancers which are caused by internal cell replication issues, it's also easier to immunize and prevent against HPV. We have built a predictive model that not …

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer
11 months ago

World Cancer Day 2024: Prevention tips to combat Cervical Cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer is often detected in the last stage due to several factors including the lack of early symptoms, limited access to regular screenings, and insufficient awareness about the importance of preventive measures such as HPV vaccination and regular check-ups. However, it's important to note that early-stage cervical cancer may not present any symptoms, highlighting the importance of regular screenings …

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre
11 months ago

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre

The Hindu  

There were 8,534 estimated cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, according to data from the Government of India. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Satya Pal Singh Baghel, in response to unstarred questions on cervical cancer raised by Member of Parliament D. Ravikumar, said that a population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common …

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus

The Hindu  

The New Year brings a whole host of resolutions. Now, says Dr. Gajaraj, HPV DNA testing is the recommended method for screening for cervical cancer: this involves testing cells from the cervix for infections with any of the HPV types that could cause cancer. The WHO, too, recommends that HPV DNA testing be the first-choice screening method for cervical cancer …

5 convincing reasons to make routine Cervical screenings a priority
11 months, 4 weeks ago

5 convincing reasons to make routine Cervical screenings a priority

India TV News  

Routine cervical screenings are essential in women's healthcare since they are an important tool for cancer identification and prevention at an early stage. Medical professionals frequently emphasise five important reasons why regular cervical cancer screenings are vital; let's look at them. Early detection saves lives According to Dr Swapna Pooskuru, MBBS, DGO, DNB, Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynecology, BirthRight By …

Cervical Cancer Deaths Can Be Reduced By Over 63 Per Cent Through Primary HPV Test Every 5 Years: Research
1 year ago

Cervical Cancer Deaths Can Be Reduced By Over 63 Per Cent Through Primary HPV Test Every 5 Years: Research

ABP News  

The implementation of updated screening guidelines by the World Health Organization can help reduce over 63 per cent of cervical cancer death rates in low-to-middle-income countries, new research led by the Daffodil Centre, a research centre on cancer control and policy, and a joint venture of Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, has found. MUST READ | COP28: …

Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’
1 year, 1 month ago

Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’

The Independent  

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What you need to know about new research into treating cervical cancer
1 year, 2 months ago

What you need to know about new research into treating cervical cancer

The Independent  

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Mary Papanicolaou, whose decades of daily tests laid the basis of cervical screening
1 year, 6 months ago

Mary Papanicolaou, whose decades of daily tests laid the basis of cervical screening

ABC  

The next time you book yourself in for a cervical screen, spare a thought for the woman who endured a vaginal test every day for more than 20 years. Her name was Mary Papanicolaou, and it's thanks to her decades of dedicated swabbing and sampling that she and her pathologist husband George developed the cervical cancer screening method we know …

Cervical cancer self-test kits will automatically be sent to all women turning 30
1 year, 6 months ago

Cervical cancer self-test kits will automatically be sent to all women turning 30

NL Times  

It will soon become easier for women to participate in the national cervical cancer monitoring program. Starting this week, every woman who turns 30 will receive a self-sampling kit with an invitation, the Dutch public health institute, RIVM, announced. Women aged between 35 and 60 who have not responded to the first invitation will also automatically receive a self-sampling kit …

New low-cost test can detect cervical cancer in 45 mins
1 year, 6 months ago

New low-cost test can detect cervical cancer in 45 mins

The Hindu  

Researchers have come up with a low-cost DNA test that can detect cervical cancer within 45 minutes. To this end, scientists have developed a low-cost, easily manufactured test that can give results almost as accurately as the standard test used while cutting short the wait time to 45 mins. “The digene HPV DNA test uses the principle of hybrid capture,” …

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Large-scale cervical cancer event enters Guinness Book

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Over 4,000 people attending a cervical cancer awareness programme — with another lakh people attending it online and 500 volunteers helping with logistics — created history and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest such awareness event. India has one of the highest numbers of cervical cancer cases in the world, with 75,000 to 80,000 new …

Fertility: Reproductive health tests that men, women should opt for without fail
1 year, 10 months ago

Fertility: Reproductive health tests that men, women should opt for without fail

Hindustan Times  

As men and women age, they will have to take utmost care of their reproductive health and it should not be neglected at all as many people encounter reproductive health issues such as pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapsed uterus, endometriosis, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, adenomyosis, Oligozoospermia, Asthenozoospermia, teratozoospermia, Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia or Azoospermia. Fertility: Reproductive health tests that men, women should opt …

Cervical Cancer: What are the symptoms and remedies
1 year, 10 months ago

Cervical Cancer: What are the symptoms and remedies

Firstpost  

The symptoms of cervical cancer can be subtle at first, and they may not appear until the cancer has progressed to an advanced stage. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world amongst women and is a type of cancer affecting the cervix, the lower part of the uterus opening into the vagina. Though this condition affects …

Mother with terminal cervical cancer says ‘negative’ smear test three years before diagnosis showed signs
1 year, 11 months ago

Mother with terminal cervical cancer says ‘negative’ smear test three years before diagnosis showed signs

The Independent  

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Cervical cancer: Woman diagnosed with cancer after thinking it was endometriosis
1 year, 11 months ago

Cervical cancer: Woman diagnosed with cancer after thinking it was endometriosis

The Independent  

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Cervical cancer symptoms and signs from Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
1 year, 11 months ago

Cervical cancer symptoms and signs from Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust

The Independent  

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10 Facts You Need To Know About Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV)
1 year, 11 months ago

10 Facts You Need To Know About Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV)

News 18  

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. India accounts for the highest number of cervical cancer cases as every year approximately 1.25 lakh women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 75 thousand die from the disease in India. HPV 16 or 18 causes 83 percent of invasive cervical cancers and …

All That You Need To Know About HPV
1 year, 11 months ago

All That You Need To Know About HPV

ABP News  

New Delhi: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in India, despite being largely preventable. HPV 16 or 18 causes 83 percent of invasive cervical cancers and it takes 15-20 years from contracting the infection to developing cancer. The most effective prevention strategy for cervical cancer is the systematic screening of women along with treatment and HPV …

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know
1 year, 11 months ago

Cervical Health Awareness Month 2023: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. “Cervical cancer is associated with several factors, including poor genital hygiene, early age of marriage, multiple sexual partners, and repeated pregnancies. It’s important to be aware of HPV and its associated risks, as well as getting regular cervical cancer screenings and HPV vaccines …

How to deal with cervical cancer in time
2 years ago

How to deal with cervical cancer in time

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer has been a neglected cancer in India, in-spite of having a very effective screening method, which can be not only prevent the cervical cancer but can be eliminated by early diagnosis and treatment. Persistent of infection for at least for six months duration with high-risk HPV types is the first step in progression from HPV infection to cervical …

Cervical cancer dramatically rising in women over 30; expert on top reasons
2 years, 1 month ago

Cervical cancer dramatically rising in women over 30; expert on top reasons

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer cases among women in their eary 30s have dramatically increased in recent times, a study published in Journal of the American Medical Association said. Reasons why cervical cancer is on rise in women over 30 Dr Kapoor also opened up on reasons behind increases incidence of cervical cancer in women above 30. Multiple sex partners Dr Kapoor says …

Why cervical cancer is rising among young women
2 years, 1 month ago

Why cervical cancer is rising among young women

Live Mint  

The frequency of cervical cancer among women in their early 30s has dramatically increased recently, according to recent research. "In the era of the overall decline in cancer incidence, cancers caused by HPV are unfortunately rising," said Deshmukh, PhD co-leader of Hollings Cancer Control An expert in the field of HPV-associated malignancies, Deshmukh has followed the cervical cancer incidence rate …

Majority of MP's signal support for cervical cancer self-test proposal
2 years, 2 months ago

Majority of MP's signal support for cervical cancer self-test proposal

NL Times  

A proposal to make cervical cancer population screening more accessible by making a self-sampling test available at home garnered the support of a majority in the Tweede Kamer, this week. The MP behind the proposal, Wieke Paulusma, hopes that more women will be screened to determine if they are at risk of developing cervical cancer as a result. Participation in …

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India
2 years, 3 months ago

How to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India

Hindustan Times  

Human Papillomavirus, the contributing factor to cervical cancer, commonly occurs in growths on the skin or mucous membranes and exists in over 100 different forms. Despite the availability of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening preventive tools, HPV infection and cervical cancer are widespread. Meanwhile, around 60,000 women in India die every year due to cervical cancer. India has a …

How enduring use of 150-year-old speculum puts women off smear tests
2 years, 6 months ago

How enduring use of 150-year-old speculum puts women off smear tests

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yet Sims’s legacy as the “father of modern gynaecology” lives on, particularly so for women undergoing …

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2022: What happens during a smear test
2 years, 6 months ago

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2022: What happens during a smear test

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Going for a cervical screening, more commonly known as a smear test, …

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’
2 years, 7 months ago

Cervical screening every five years ‘prevents as many cancers as every three’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women could be screened for cervical cancer every five years instead …

Cervical cancer: 6 lifestyle changes to prevent the disease
2 years, 11 months ago

Cervical cancer: 6 lifestyle changes to prevent the disease

Hindustan Times  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. You can greatly reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer with regular screening tests and receiving a vaccine that protects against HPV infection. Women whose diets are low in fruits and vegetables are …

Women diagnosed with cervical cell changes feel ‘ashamed’ and ‘isolated’
2 years, 11 months ago

Women diagnosed with cervical cell changes feel ‘ashamed’ and ‘isolated’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than one in four women have felt ashamed after being diagnosed …

It is time for global action against cervical cancer
3 years, 1 month ago

It is time for global action against cervical cancer

Al Jazeera  

COVID-19 is the wake-up call for health equity: Let’s use it to help women rise from the nightmare of cervical cancer. In the highest-risk countries, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa, 75 out of 100,000 women suffer from cervical cancer, compared with fewer than 10 women in low-risk nations. As with COVID-19, inequity is at the core of the cervical cancer crisis: …

Plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer
3 years, 4 months ago

Plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer

China Daily  

China's top health authority is drafting plans to eliminate cervical cancer, with a focus on expanding screening nationwide and increasing the number of girls and women getting vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus, officials and experts said on Aug 27. Xu Xiaochao, an official from the National Health Commission's maternal and child health department, said that since a major cervical …

Groundbreaking initiative helping women with trauma gets over 90% of female prisoners to have smear test
3 years, 6 months ago

Groundbreaking initiative helping women with trauma gets over 90% of female prisoners to have smear test

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A groundbreaking cervical screening programme which helps women with a history of …

‘Crass’ and ‘pervy’ cervical screening slogan #DropYourPants dropped after backlash
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Crass’ and ‘pervy’ cervical screening slogan #DropYourPants dropped after backlash

The Independent  

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US cervical cancers fall but other sex-related cancers rise
3 years, 7 months ago

US cervical cancers fall but other sex-related cancers rise

Associated Press  

Screening and the HPV vaccine have led to drops in cervical cancers over the last two decades in the U.S., a new study finds, but the gains are offset by a rise in other tumors caused by the virus. For older women, anal cancer and a rare type of rectal cancer caused by HPV may be more common than cervical …

It’s not a home smear test trial – it’s an HPV test. Here’s why that matters
3 years, 10 months ago

It’s not a home smear test trial – it’s an HPV test. Here’s why that matters

The Independent  

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