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Dismissed as stress, recommended to go on walks, woman's symptoms turned out to be cancer

For 31 year old Holly Pardue, what was diagnosed as a response to stress and hormone, turned out to be a life threatening disease.

The Times of India

Cervical cancer awareness: Why HPV vaccination should start early?

India is home to millions of cervical cancer patients. It is a rising health issue among women. Fortunately, cervical cancer is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. The primary cause of cervical cancer is the HPV (human papillomavirus) virus. This particular type of virus is quite common…

The Times of India

Is cervical cancer awareness being ignored in India? The alarming rise of cases

City doctors say that among many cancer cases affecting women, cervical cancer cases are increasing at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, rural women in our country are seeing a rise in cervical cancer with many of them have no clue about its symptoms or testing. In light of this, a cancer…

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Cervical cancer myths put women off screenings - here are 5 of the most common ones

In the survey, 49% of women said they delayed booking a cervical screening

Woman & Home

Why regular screening is crucial for cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in low- and middle-income countries and ranks fourth in the cancers of the womankind. In more than 95% cases of cervical cancer are associated with persistent HPV or Human Papilloma Virus infection. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection, which do not…

The Times of India

A third of women don’t go to their cervical screenings - here’s how to make them more comfortable

The Eve Appeal’s research finds a major knowledge gap surrounding cervical screenings ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

The Independent UK

Cervical cancer prevention: How often should you get a pap smear test and at what age?

Cervical cancer is a common cancer among females in India. It used to be the number one cancer in females but has now been overtaken by breast cancer. It would still account for roughly fifteen percent of cancers in females in India. It is also a major cause for cancer…

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Purchasing HeLa Cells: What You Need to Know

HeLa cells, the world's first immortal human cell line, have played a crucial role in advancing scientific research and biotechnology. Derived from the cervical cancer cells of Henrietta Lacks in 1951, HeLa cells have been indispensable in numerous ...

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6 things you might not know about cervical cancer

Stay informed and take steps to reduce the risk of developing this form of cancer.

The Independent UK

Teal Health raises $10 million for at-home cervical cancer screening

The Teal wand will allow women to screen for cervical cancer at home.

Fortune

How RFK Jr. drove mistrust of a cancer prevention vaccine - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS has a long history of discounting and peddling misinformation about the HPV vaccine.

Roll Call

72% of women have delayed gynecology visits. Here's why—and what makes it risky

The Harris Poll also found that 50% of women had no idea when to get screened for cervical cancer.

Fortune

HPV: What it is and should you tell your partner?

The infection can cause cancer

The Independent UK

Are you aware of the silent threat of cervical cancer? Find out how to protect yourself!

Cervical cancer is often referred to as the silent killer for a reason: it progresses stealthily, often without obvious symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to amplify conversations about this preventable yet devastating disease. As an Ayurvedic expert and advocate…

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Understanding the link between HPV and cervical cancer

About 99.7% of cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent genital high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Worldwide, cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women with an estimated 528,000 new cases reported in 2012. Most HPV infections clear spontaneously like any other viral infection but persistent infection…

The Conversation

The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime – but not without funding and a plan

After committing to a global plan to eliminate cervical cancer, New Zealand is lagging behind Australia and other countries in how it manages this preventable disease.

The Independent UK

Alarm over dip in cancer screening

Tens of thousands of lives have been saved by screening in the last few years alone.

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Women Empowered To Take Own Cervical Cancer Screening Samples

Learn about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's draft recommendations for self-collected HPV tests in cervical cancer screening to improve women's he...

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The Independent UK

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

A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening

The Times of India

Worried about stomach cancer? Here’s why it’s rising in India and how to spot the signs

An aggressive form of cancer, stomach cancer is often overshadowed by other common cancers like lung cancer, breast cancer, or cervical cancer. However, it has slowly become an increasing concern within India’s healthcare landscape over the last few years. India is experiencing a concerning rise in stomach cancers with over…

LiveScience

Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted among young women, US study finds

A new study has revealed that cervical cancer deaths have strongly declined in the U.S. since 2016, likely due to increased rates of HPV vaccination.

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SNP MSP Ruth Maguire will not stand for re-election amid cervical cancer treatment

AN SNP MSP has announced she will take a step back from public duties and not stand for re-election in the Holyrood 2026 as she receives treatment…

The Times of India

Understanding cervical cancer in India: Prevention, symptoms, and treatment options

Cervical cancer is one of the key causes of cancer-related deaths in women in India. However, it is a disease that can be both prevented and cured. Much of its burden can be reduced through early detection through screening and vaccination.

The Independent UK

Treatment cuts cervical cancer deaths by 40% in ‘biggest breakthrough for decades’

Cervical cancer kills hundreds of women each year according to Cancer Research UK

The Guardian - UK

New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’

Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation

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