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Cervical Cancer News

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9 hrs ago | Click2Houston.com

WHO OKs Cervical Cancer Vaccine Cervarix

The World Health Organization has approved a cervical cancer vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline, meaning U.N. agencies and partners can now officially buy millions of doses of the vaccine for poor countries worldwide.

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Related Topix: Health, Biotech, Medicine, GlaxoSmithKline, Healthcare Industry

Wed Jul 08, 2009

The Taipei Times

Tainan researchers find possible cancer weak link

A cancer-causing adaptor protein that facilitates proliferation of colorectal and cervical cancer cells could become a new target for cancer treatment, a researcher at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan City said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Colorectal Health

Tue Jul 07, 2009

FOX6Now.com - WITI

GlaxoSmithKline says study shows Cervarix vaccine could...

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Tuesday a study shows its human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix was effective against the types of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer, but also fought other strains of the disease.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, GlaxoSmithKline, Healthcare Industry, Health

MediLexicon

Confirmation Of High Efficacy Of HPV Vaccine Against Precancerous Cervical Lesions And Protective Effect Of Vaccination Programs

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology The findings of the PATRICIA study are reported in an article Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet .

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Related Topix: Health, Oncology, Medicine, Finland, World News,

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Drugs.com

New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

The human papillomavirus vaccine is highly effective at preventing precancerous cervical lesions that can lead to cervical cancer, a new study shows.

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Related Topix: Health, Finland, World News,

Sunderland Today

BMA backs lowering age for cervical cancer screening

A grieving dad today welcomed the support of GPs in the fight to lower the minimum age for cervical cancer screening.

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Related Topix: Health

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Newkerala.com

CFI organizes workshop on cancer in Shillong

Shillong, Jul 4 : A two-day assessment and workshop on breast and cervical cancer screening and management was held successfully at a hospital recently, official sources said here today.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, World News, India

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Boys should be given cervical cancer vaccine says BMA

Boys should be given the cervical cancer vaccine as well as girls in order to protect both sexes against sexually transmitted infections, doctors said.

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Related Topix: Health

Wed Jul 01, 2009

WTIC-TV Hartford

Farrah Fawcett's death from rare disease may remove stigma from a taboo topic, experts say

In a perverse twist of medical fate, Farrah Fawcett has become the poster girl for anal cancer, a rare disease often linked to a sexually transmitted virus.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

OBG Management

We must take the lead in the battle against breast cancer.

ObGyns have done so much to stop cervical cancer. Can't we do more to reduce the risk of death from breast malignancy? Robert L. Barbieri, MD Editor-in-Chief obg@dowdenhealth.com Cancer of the cervix is the cause of death in 2.3 of every 100,000 white women annually in the United States.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Charitable Organizations, Women's Health

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Rehab Management

Bladder Cancer No Longer a Death Sentence

A thriving construction business, a precious 11 year old daughter and a happy long-term relationship.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, bladder cancer, Urology, Cameras, Oncology

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Birmingham News Online

Continue reading "Newest Alabama laws will help women with cancer, those with autism"

New laws taking effect Wednesday in Alabama will provide more care for women with cancer, coordinate services for Alabamians with autism, and use state buildings to honor American military missing in action.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Autism, Alabama, Medicaid, Jacksonville, AL

Sun Jun 28, 2009

MediLexicon

Advaxis Engages The Numoda Corporation To Oversee Phase II Clinical Trials Of ADXS11-001

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 25 Jun 2009 Advaxis, Incorporated , has engaged the Numoda Corporation, a leading clinical trial and logistics management company, to oversee Phase II clinical activity with ADXS11-001 for the treatment of invasive cervix cancer and cervical ...

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Related Topix: Health

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Mayo Clinic

Cancer treatment for women: Possible sexual side effects

Sex might be the last thing on your mind as you start thinking about cancer treatment options and begin coping with the anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Human Sexuality, bladder cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Medical News Today

HPV Testing For Cervical Screening Investigated

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 26 Jun 2009 - 3:00 PDT New research, published in The Lancet Oncology , has found that combining human papillomavirus testing with routine liquid-based cytology screening does not increase the detection of cervical cancer compared with LBC ...

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Related Topix: Health, Women's Health, Oncology, Medicine

Thu Jun 25, 2009

MediLexicon

New Cervical Cancer Campaign, UK

There will be a new drive to ensure GPs spot cervical cancer symptoms earlier in young women and refer patients correctly, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

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Related Topix: Cancer, Medicine, Health, Nursing

WPMT-TV York

What Farrah Fawcett can teach us about anal cancer

Actress Farrah Fawcett lost her battle with anal cancer today at the age of 62. She was first diagnosed in 2006.

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China Daily

Rural women to get free cervical cancer checkup

BEIJING: Over the next three years, some 10 million rural Chinese women will get free cervical cancer screening under a government-sponsored program, the health ministry announced here Thursday.

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KCTV Kansas City

28 Deaths Tied To Gardasil, Watchdog Says

Twenty-eight girls and women died in 2008 soon after taking Gardasil, a vaccine meant to prevent human papillomavirus infections and fight cervical cancer, according to a group that analyzed FDA records.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Health

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Freshnews

SeraCare Life Sciences Launches First-to-Market HPV Genotype Performance Panel

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. today announced that the Company has launched a new product in its diagnostic controls and panels portfolio - the SeraCare Human Papillomavirus Genotype Performance Panel.

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