Subscribe to this tag Get Your Pap Smear to Screen for Cervical Cancer—But Less Often
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 20, 2009
Overtesting causes unnecessary anxiety and doesn't cut cancer deaths. Here's how often you need a Pap.
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HPV Vaccine: Women Now Have a Choice Between Cervarix and Gardasil
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 19, 2009
Both have distinct advantages, so which one should you choose? And moms, there's now a shot for boys.
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Did HPV Vaccine Cause a British Girl's Death?
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - September 29, 2009
The still-unanswered question may weigh into parents' decisions to get teenage girls immunized.
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A Vaccination Price Hike at Harvard
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - July 16, 2009
A program that subsidized the cost of Gardasil vaccinations is due to end this month.
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Samuel Broder: Why Isn't There a Gardasil for Men?
By
Samuel Broder, M.D.
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Health - May 18, 2009
There's an HPV vaccine for women; why don't men have one?
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HPV Screening Beats Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Science - April 2, 2009
HPV test reduces cervical cancer risk in women over age 30 better than a standard test.
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New HPV Test to Detect Cervical Cancer Strains
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - March 13, 2009
It could improve on the current HPV test and Pap smears.
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Deborah Armstrong: the Pill and HPV
By
Deborah K. Armstrong, M.D.
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Health - January 29, 2009
Why long-term use of birth-control pills might be linked to cervical cancer.
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Lung Cancer Gene Discovery A Sign of Cancer's Future
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - October 23, 2008
Science is tackling gene-caused flaws, cancer stem cells, and earlier detection of tumors.
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Health Buzz: More Vytorin Studies and Other Health News
Health - September 3, 2008
Exercise warding off dementia, questions about the HPV vaccine, and more.
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Health Buzz: Heparin Contamination and Other Health News
Health - April 30, 2008
Officials think the tainted batches of heparin may have been intentionally contaminated.
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The HPV Vaccine and Pap Results
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - March 10, 2008
An abnormal Pap means added testing and fear, which many women can now avoid.
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Stressed? Your Immune System May Suffer
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - February 15, 2008
A new report suggests that women who lead stressful lives may be more vulnerable to cervical cancer.
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On Women: What To Do About HPV?
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - October 17, 2007
Could girls' HPV protection wear off too soon?
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About Cervical Cancer
Health - February 9, 2007
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers of women's reproductive organs.
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Preventing Cervical Cancer
Health - February 9, 2007
Almost all cervical cancers can be prevented by having regular Pap tests.
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Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Health - February 9, 2007
Early cervical cancer usually has no noticeable symptoms, but it can be detected with yearly checkups.
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Cervical Cancer Tests
Health - February 9, 2007
Common tests for cervical cancer include colposcopy and biopsy.
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Treating Cervical Cancer
Health - February 9, 2007
The prognosis for cervical cancer depends on the stage and type of cancer, and the size of the tumor.
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Managing Cervical Cancer
Health - February 9, 2007
For the first three years after treatment, you should have follow-up visits every 3 to 6 months.
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