Cervical Cancer News

The American Cancer Society _ one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups _ is 100 years old this week.

Low-income, minority parents have more realistic views about their teens' sexual activity and are more open to vaccinating their daughters against the cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus , a small new study contends.

Provocative new research might help explain why black women are so much more likely than whites to develop and die from cervical cancer: They seem to have more trouble clearing HPV, the virus that causes the disease.

Lakefield student's success continues as he snags the top prize for his work to target cancer cells with nano-silver particles science fair Adam Noble-1.jpg. Grade 12 Lakefield District Secondary School student Adam Noble checks out cancer cells through a microscope.

WHEN Maggie Love's daughter messaged her from the other side of the world at five o'clock in the morning suggesting a chat - and to make sure her husband was present - she thought she was about to announce she was getting married.

The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week.

I've yet to meet anyone who loves cancer. When President Nixon began the war on cancer in 1971 with the signing of the National Cancer Act, it was intended to "a strengthen the National Cancer Institute in order to more effectively carry out the national effort against cancer." Despite the billions of dollars spent, and a few scattered victories ... (more)

It is well known that HPV can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well.

Cervical cancer survivor Tina Adams of Acworth, founder and president of WOW Walk of Women, is looking forward to the 7K Walk of Women event on June 1. The event benefits women currently in treatment and cancer survivors in the Atlanta area.

A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that low-income and minority parents may be more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against Human Papillomavirus , while white, middle-class parents are more likely to defer the vaccination.

It is well known that HPV can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well.

Thinking that she wouldn't be able to conceive again after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, Maria Villar prayed to God for help.

Speaking during the health budget vote debate in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Motsoaledi said government hoped to negotiate lower prices for the vaccine, which treats the Human Papilloma Virus - the major cause of cervical cancer among women.

And just like the actress, she decided to undergo the same lifechanging surgery in a bid to prevent the breast cancer that had claimed the life of her mum.

A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that low-income and minority parents may be more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against Human Papillomavirus , while white, middle-class parents are more likely to defer the vaccination.

Coping with a peanut or tree nut allergy, however, doesn't mean you - or your peanut- or tree nut-allergic child - have to forego the convenience of air travel.

Many women know that getting a Pap test regularly from their health care provider is a good way to check for signs of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide.

Baby Yadira weighed in at 2 pounds, 7 ounces and could fit in the palm of her mother's hand.

She was told to make an appointment for a routine screening. She didn't for six months, but then she remembered her best friend, Kate Boyd.

Many women have been trained since they were teens to visit their gynecologist every year for a Pap screen, but doctors now say those guidelines have changed and less frequent testing may be sufficient.