Cervical Cancer Stories
Less-Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening Needed After HPV Vaccine: Study
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor of the lower-most parts of the uterus that can be better treated, or even prevented, by PAP smear screenings and human papillomavirus vaccines.
October 18, 2016 6:18 AM By Suman Varandani
Most Women Are Confused About Cancer Screenings
A new survey commissioned by Planned Parenthood finds that many women aren't sure about the basics of when to get screened for breast and cervical cancer.
August 11, 2016 6:58 PM By Ed Cara
The Types Of Cancer You Can Get From HPV
New study suggests HPV-related genital infection can cause cervical, anal, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.
July 2, 2016 4:40 PM By Stephanie Castillo
15.5 Million Americans Are Cancer Survivors
As of Jan. 1, 2016, more than 15.5 million Americans have a history of cancer; in 2026, this number will reach more than 20 million.
June 2, 2016 2:16 PM By Susan Scutti
Young Women Deserve To Know Their Post-Cancer Fertility Options
Young cancer survivors do not receive enough information about their fertility and possible options for preserving it.
May 23, 2016 9:45 AM By Susan Scutti
Survivors Of Sexual Assault Face Greater Risk Of Disease
Ovarian cancer, liver disease, and other deadly complications are more common among survivors of sexual violence, finds new study.
May 8, 2016 6:40 PM By Samantha Olson
New HPV Vaccine Saves Lives And Money
National coordination and use of Gardasil-9 would significantly reduce cervical cancer cases and healthcare costs.
April 18, 2016 3:00 PM By Susan Scutti
Everything You Need To Know About Cervical Cancer
Everything you need to know about cervical cancer detection, prevention, and treatment, just in time for Cervical Health Awareness Month.
January 21, 2016 10:00 AM By Stephanie Castillo
Obama Wants To Cure Cancer With The Help Of Immunotherapy
President Obama promised to undertake a national effort to cure cancer, a "new moonshot" with Vice President Biden in charge of "mission control."
January 13, 2016 1:04 PM By Susan Scutti
New Pap Smear Guidelines May Be Causing A Spike In STD Rates
Women patients in Toronto have been 50 percent less likely to get screened for STDs following a guideline change for Pap smear tests: study.
October 16, 2015 3:44 PM By Susan Scutti
Doctors Can't Agree On Routine Pelvic Exams For Women
Physicians and gynecologists agree on some aspects of routine pelvic exams, but not on how often women should get them.
October 5, 2015 5:20 PM By Stephanie Castillo
Tennessee Mom Calls For Ban On 'Pornographic' Henrietta Lacks Book
Parents are at odds about a non-fiction book that was assigned to children in this Tennessee town.
September 9, 2015 4:27 PM By Ali Venosa