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1 week, 6 days ago

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

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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening

ABC

It's the single largest cause of cancer-related death for Pacific women — so prevalent that one health expert says it impacts "everyone that you speak to" in the region. Vanessa Price, senior program manager at the Kirby Institute's Asia and Pacific Health program, said cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in the region despite being preventable. "This generous …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2024

ABC

Robyn Williams: And so back to those Prime Minister's prizes given on Tuesday at Parliament House in Canberra. Robyn Williams: And the winner of the Prime Minister's main prize this year, as foreshadowed at the start of this Science Show, is Professor Matthew Bailes, born in Alice Springs, now at Swinburne University in Melbourne, where he leads a really impressive …

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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top physicians come together in Delhi to discuss evolving STI threats

Hindustan Times

Physicians from the country and across the world have converged in the Capital to discuss the current scenario of HIV and sexually transmitted infections and disease management strategies, at the 48th National Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS. With a theme of ‘Emerging and Re-emerging STIs’, the scientific deliberations covered both the …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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7 months ago

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

The Independent

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7 months ago

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

Associated Press

New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States. Evidence that the shots are preventing HPV-related cancers in men has been slower to emerge, but the new research suggests vaccinated men have fewer cancers of the mouth and throat compared …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

What every woman should know about pap smears, other frequent queries about cervical cancer

Hindustan Times

In layman terms, cervix is the mouth of the uterus and various factors such as HPV, multiple sexual partners, cigarette smoking, immunodeficiency, etc. What every woman should know about pap smears, other frequent queries about cervical cancer In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sujit Ash, Consultant, Gynaecology and Obstetrics at PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC in Khar, shared, “Surprisingly, …

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8 months, 1 week 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 …

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9 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer

The Hindu

Rukmani*, 52, does not respond when asked about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Even as her eyes well up, Kamatchi says she is keen on staying strong: “We should fight cancer without fear, and getting treated on time is important.” Cancer diagnosis may have changed the lives of Rukmani and Kamatchi but without the organised screening that ensured timely diagnosis …

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10 months, 1 week 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 …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Poonam Pandey's death stunt puts spotlight on cervical cancer

Hindustan Times

In a shocking Instagram post on Friday morning, Poonam Pandey's team claimed the actor-model has died after battling cervical cancer. Early diagnosis is vital as it enables early intervention and also ensures proper treatment of cervical cancer.” He added, “Moreover, healthy lifestyles contribute immensely to the better reproductive and also cervical health. Managing weight through appropriate nutrition and physical activity …

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11 months 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 …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

The Hindu

The Family Planning Association of India has launched an HPV Vaccination drive across India to vaccinate girls and women against cervical cancer. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Tuesday, FPAI national president Ratnamala Desai said that after breast cancer, cervical cancer accounts for the second largest number of cases among women aged between 15 and 44. And, giving HPV vaccine for …

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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: …

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1 year ago

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

The Independent

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1 year, 5 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 …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Cervical cancer screening programs in the Pacific offer hope of stopping 'silent killer'

ABC

Cervical cancer is a silent killer in the Pacific — due to a lack of health infrastructure, it is estimated that women in the region can die from the disease at up to 13 times the rate of women in Australia. Women can get test results and treatment on the same day — a vast improvement, particularly in the Solomon …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Screening tests for women's gynaecological health: What you need to know

India TV News

Gynecological health is an important aspect of a woman's overall well-being. Women often hesitate to discuss their gynecological health concerns with their doctors, but it's important to remember that regular check-ups and screening tests can help detect potential issues before they become serious. A: Most screening tests for gynaecological health, such as Pap smears and pelvic exams, are not painful. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla

Live Mint

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the Serum Institute of India on Tuesday launched the first indigenously developed human papillomavirus vaccine -- “CERVAVAC,” against the cervical cancer in women. “On the occasion of India’s National Girl Child Day and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, @SerumInstIndia is pleased to launch the first made-in-India HPV vaccine by the hands of our …

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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 …

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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 …

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

Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening

Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2024

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

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

Top physicians come together in Delhi to discuss evolving STI threats

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

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

What every woman should know about pap smears, other frequent queries about cervical cancer

HPV screening may be added in national programme

In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer

Understanding cervical cancer and what is the HPV Vaccine

Poonam Pandey's death stunt puts spotlight on cervical cancer

The importance of periodic testing for Human Papillomavirus

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

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

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

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

Cervical cancer screening programs in the Pacific offer hope of stopping 'silent killer'

Screening tests for women's gynaecological health: What you need to know

Serum Institute launches country’s first HPV vaccine against cervical cancer: Adar Poonawalla

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

All That You Need To Know About HPV