Saturday, November 21, 2009

cervical cancer

Get Your Pap Smear to Screen for Cervical Cancer—But Less Often

Overtesting causes unnecessary anxiety and doesn't cut cancer deaths. Here's how often you need a Pap. more >>

HPV Vaccine: Women Now Have a Choice Between Cervarix and Gardasil

Both have distinct advantages, so which one should you choose? And moms, there's now a shot for boys. more >>

Did HPV Vaccine Cause a British Girl's Death?

The still-unanswered question may weigh into parents' decisions to get teenage girls immunized. more >>

A Vaccination Price Hike at Harvard

A program that subsidized the cost of Gardasil vaccinations is due to end this month. more >>

Samuel Broder: Why Isn't There a Gardasil for Men?

There's an HPV vaccine for women; why don't men have one? more >>

HPV Screening Beats Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

HPV test reduces cervical cancer risk in women over age 30 better than a standard test. more >>

New HPV Test to Detect Cervical Cancer Strains

It could improve on the current HPV test and Pap smears. more >>

Deborah Armstrong: the Pill and HPV

Why long-term use of birth-control pills might be linked to cervical cancer. more >>

Lung Cancer Gene Discovery A Sign of Cancer's Future

Science is tackling gene-caused flaws, cancer stem cells, and earlier detection of tumors. more >>

Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2008

Health Buzz: More Vytorin Studies and Other Health News

Exercise warding off dementia, questions about the HPV vaccine, and more. more >>

Health Buzz: Heparin Contamination and Other Health News

Officials think the tainted batches of heparin may have been intentionally contaminated. more >>

The HPV Vaccine and Pap Results

An abnormal Pap means added testing and fear, which many women can now avoid. more >>

Stressed? Your Immune System May Suffer

A new report suggests that women who lead stressful lives may be more vulnerable to cervical cancer. more >>

On Women: What To Do About HPV?

Could girls' HPV protection wear off too soon? more >>

About Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers of women's reproductive organs. more >>

Preventing Cervical Cancer

Almost all cervical cancers can be prevented by having regular Pap tests. more >>

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

Early cervical cancer usually has no noticeable symptoms, but it can be detected with yearly checkups. more >>

Cervical Cancer Tests

Common tests for cervical cancer include colposcopy and biopsy. more >>

Treating Cervical Cancer

The prognosis for cervical cancer depends on the stage and type of cancer, and the size of the tumor. more >>

Managing Cervical Cancer

For the first three years after treatment, you should have follow-up visits every 3 to 6 months. more >>

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