Cancers Caused By HPV Were On The Rise Before The Vaccine Came To Market

By Jonathan Weiss | May 10, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Data analyzing 30 years of cancers in the US indicates that preceding the HPV vaccine introduction, virus-related cancers were on the rise.

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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Price Slashed For Developing Countries, Is It Enough?

By Jonathan Weiss | May 09, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

A public-private partnership alliance has brokered a historic price reduction for HPV vaccines in poor countries.

Longer Gaps Between Pap Tests for Cervical Cancer Okay, New Guidelines

By Amber Moore | Oct 24, 2012 10:43 AM EDT

It is okay for women to get Pap test done once every three to five years, say new guidelines issued by The American Congress for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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HPV Vaccine Does Not Lead to Increased Sexual Activity

By Charles Poladian | Oct 15, 2012 10:28 AM EDT

The fear that the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination would lead to more promiscuous behavior in girls has been debunked in a new study.

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Experimental Cervical Cancer Vaccine Kills Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

By Amber Moore | Oct 11, 2012 10:18 AM EDT

A new vaccine has been shown to be effective in treating women who are already infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Five Symptoms That May Indicate Gynecological Cancers

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 25, 2012 04:59 PM EDT

In 2008 more than 80,000 women were diagnosed with a type of gynecologic cancer and nearly 30,000 women died as a result. A new study suggests by raising awareness of symptoms, it can lead to early detection and improve survival rates.

EU Advises All Girls Need Cervical Cancer Vaccines

By Kate Kelland | Sep 05, 2012 09:29 AM EDT

All girls in Europe should be immunized against HPV that causes cervical cancer and current vaccine coverage rates are far too low, European Union health officials said.

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Pregnancy-Associated Cancer on the Rise

By Amber Moore | Sep 05, 2012 09:48 AM EDT

A study involving more than 1 million deliveries has shown that cancer associated with pregnancy is on the rise and this trend is mostly due to late motherhood and a higher rate of cancer detection.

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