HPV is often considered a taboo subject. Although most of us will be exposed human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in our lives, it remains widely misunderstood.Receiving a positive HPV result can ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cancer touches every American in some way. A new study finds that cervical cancer rates are rising. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center study found that cervical ...

TO YOUSMR ARTPHONE. WELL ON TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR BLACK WOMEN AND CERVICAL CANCER. IT’S PREVENTABLE CANCER CAUSED BY HPV AND MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DR. RACHEL AMSDA SAYS BLACK WOMEN ARE TWO TIMES ...

In early December, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for the first time since 2020. Now, all women ...

When it comes to cervical cancer, the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute often hears questions like these: “My mother and sister had cervical cancer. Does that mean that I’ll ...

Two women share their stories of cervical cancer — a cancer that rarely causes symptoms until it’s advanced. A Pap smear is the best way to diagnose cervical cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent it.

To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from ...

Pre-cervical cancer refers to atypical changes in the cervix. Experts grade these changes based on the extent of the cellular abnormalities. Not everyone with atypical cervical cells develops cervical ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to raise awareness of the causes of cervical cancer and how screening and vaccination can help prevent the disease. To get involved, people can set ...

Self-collected vaginal specimens are now acceptable for cervical cancer screening, according to new guidelines from the American Cancer Society. Clinician-collected cervical specimens are still ...

Women with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women without HIV. In fact, HIV is responsible for around 5% of all cervical cancer cases ...