The Latest Breaking News from Cervical Cancer

A fresh approach to preventive care is overdue to make health outcomes more fair. Inequities based on racialization, income and gender mean that we need to urgently change the way care is provided. Lives hang in the balance, especially for those who face barriers to care.

Tens of thousands of women in Vanuatu will have access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and vaccines as the nation commits to eliminating the disease.

Screenings are vital to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can present abnormal and potentially cancerous cells. 

As Shona Maclaren was diagnosed with cervical cancer her husband William got his diagnosis for advanced stage 4 bowel cancer

Telangana govt's 'Arogya Mahila' programme launched on Int'l Women's Day 2023 has seen impressive response, with 1.85 lakh women screened. 272 specialised clinics established across 33 districts to bridge healthcare gap. 142,868 screened for oral cancer, 859 cases identified; 141,226 for breast cancer, 1,313 potential symptoms, 26 diagnosed; 33,579 for…

Cervical cancer is when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix grow in an uncontrolled way - you should see your doctor if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding, or any of the other symptoms mentioned here

The 37-year-old mum was given a shocking cervical cancer diagnosis after going for a routine smear test with no symptoms - and says she was told she 'wouldn't be here' if she left it late

'My consultant told me 'by the time you would have noticed symptoms, it would have been too late’'

“The only reason I knew I had cancer is because I went for my smear"