Screening/Prevention Cervical Cancer
Study Tracks Global Trends in Breast and Cervical Cancer (September 19, 2011)
A study of trends in breast and cervical cancer in 187 countries reports that worldwide, the number of new breast cancer cases increased from about 641,000 cases in 1980 to 1.6 million cases in 2010. These... Continue Reading
In a combined analysis of several previous studies, women who used intrauterine devices (IUDs) had a 45% reduction in risk of cervical cancer. These results were published in Lancet Oncology. The most... Continue Reading
Among women over the age of 30 who test positive for a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV) but have no apparent cervical abnormalities, a repeat HPV test two years later provides information about... Continue Reading
Only about half of US teen girls have been vaccinated against the forms of human papillomavirus (HPV) that are associated with cervical cancer. These findings were recently reported in the Centers for... Continue Reading
Dr. Jennifer S. Smith, director of Cervical Cancer-Free America, and Associate Professor of Research in the Department of Epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, focuses on preventing... Continue Reading
People who are at high risk of cancer as a result of their family history may be advised to undergo earlier or more intensive cancer screening. Because family history of cancer can change over time, it’s... Continue Reading
A test for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is better than the Pap test at detecting cervical cancer. In addition, conducting cervical cancer screening every three years (rather than every... Continue Reading
A new human papillomavirus (HPV) test—intended to detect women at highest risk of serious cervical abnormalities—has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition to providing... Continue Reading
The lung cancer death rate among women appears to be declining for the first time in 40 years, according to an annual report published by multiple institutions. Findings from the report were recently released... Continue Reading
Persistent infection with a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the principal cause of cervical cancer, and HPV testing can play an important role in cervical cancer screening. A study recently... Continue Reading
