Gynecologist and obstetrician specialist at KATH warns women against HPV
A gynecologist and obstetrician specialist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Aisha Ali Issaka, has advised ...
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‘The HPV test is better’: Ontario ditches the Pap test, in favour of HPV test for cervical cancer
As part of the Ontario Cervical Screening Program, the province has announced it is going to use Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing rather than Pap smear tests as a primary way to screen for cervical ...
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Cervical precancer incidence falls 80% among women most likely to be vaccinated for HPV
From 2008 to 2022, the incidence of cervical precancers fell by 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years, supporting ...
The 4 ‘silent signs’ of ovarian cancer you should NEVER ignore, says GP – including one when it comes to mealtimes
AROUND 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK and 4,100 pass away from it. But symptoms of the ...
Campaign Brief5h
Leading health organisations join forces for Australian Government’s new campaign to boost cervical screening in underserved communities
For the first time in history, four of Australia’s leading health organisations have joined forces with the Australian Government to ensure no one is left behind as Australia works towards eliminating ...
The STI more common in men than women ‘driving rise in dangerous cancers’ – and how to spot if you have it
AN STI that’s more common in men than women is driving a rise in cancers, scientists have warned. The human papillomavirus – known as HPV – is often associated with the risk of ...
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HPV vaccine is completely safe, effective: Health Minister Paudel
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has clarified the statement that the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer was administered as a trail is baseless.
Ross-shire Journal9h
Cervical cancer self-screening project aims to reach women in deprived areas
The University of Aberdeen and Cancer Research UK project aims to include women least likely to engage with cervical ...
Early signs of cervical tumors: Don't ignore unusual bleeding, chronic back pain, vaginal warts
Cervical cancer progresses slowly and often shows subtle signs in its early stages. Regular Pap smears, HPV vaccinations, and ...
Swindon and Wiltshire young adults urged to get HPV vaccine
Young adults in Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to join the "elimination generation" by getting the HPV vaccine.
WTAP18h
Cervical cancer rates are ‘troubling,’ experts say
Bandi and her team found that past-year cervical cancer screenings in 2023 remained at 14%, which is below pre-pandemic ...