MEDICINE & HEALTHTherapeutic HPV vaccine candidates are currently in development to boost the body’s immune response against cervical cancer. Find out more about it in this article.
Despite proven effectiveness in reducing cancer risk in men, HPV vaccine uptake among boys in the US remains low. Learn about the importance of vaccination for male health. Read more!
Doctors in Canada are concerned over the hesitation of Ontario state to transition from the traditional Pap smear tests to a more accurate HPV screening. Read more about the process and how the changes impact the prevention of cervical cancer.
The HPV vaccine program for cervical cancer was introduced in England in 2008, which showed a substantial reduction in cases by around 87% to those who received it at ages 12-13.
Researchers recently found that the two children in Japan who have lung cancer may have acquired tumor cells from their mothers during or shortly before birth.
Without global effort, annual deaths from cervical cancer could increase by 50% in the year 2035. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) have organized a regional event on November 17, 2020, for the World Health Assembly to present the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer.
A new study establishes the link between smoking and reduced use of cancer screening services among women, as well as advanced diseases after a cancer diagnosis.
Human papillomavirus is a common, yet treatable, sexually transmitted disease. It is known to infect more than 40% percent of adults between the ages of 18 to 60 in the US. However, what many of them don't know is the fact that a majority of them are now prone to cancer.