Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’ The Danish study looked at the records of women with cells deemed a ‘medium risk’ over a 20-year period. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Cervical cancer survivor's self-screening test warning There's been a 24-fold increase in Victorians self-screening for cervical cancer, with 8000 samples taken from those who had never been tested before. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Four in ten London women not screened for cervical cancer NHS bosses urge women to come forward for potentially 'life saving' appointment Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020 NHS England is urging people to attend their appointments when invited. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Cervical cancer: NHS pledge to eradicate disease by 2040 can be achieved – here's how The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040. This will be achieved by amping up current vaccination and screening programmes. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023
‘A golden opportunity’: screening and jabs give hope of ending cervical cancer The WHO is aiming for the global elimination of the disease, and progress has been rapid The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
Cervical cancer ‘to be wiped out in England by end of next decade’ Winning combination of improving vaccination and screening uptake could make cervical cancer ‘a thing of the past’ The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Key cervical cancer symptoms as disease ‘to be wiped out in England by end of next decade’ Unusual vaginal bleeding between periods or after menopause among main symptoms The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Cervical cancer ‘to be eliminated in England by 2040’ The vaccine to protect against cervical cancer is given to boys and girls in secondary school. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
NHS England boss to say cervical cancer can be eliminated by 2040 Amanda Pritchard will say combination of vaccination and screening means goal within two decades is realistic ambition The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
Giving HPV Vaccine To Boys And Girls Best Way To Prevent Cervical Cancer It creates a herd immunity to help eradicate the virus more quickly as well as increase personal immunity. Zenger · Nov 8, 2023
Salon owner with incurable cancer who lost hair during treatment makes customisable wigs to help others feel ‘confident’ Amanda Humphrey sells handmade human hair wigs, which can be custom-coloured and tailored for each individual The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
What you need to know about new research into treating cervical cancer Here’s why this new development is monumental for cervical cancer patients. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Already approved drugs could cut risk of cervical cancer return, study finds Trial involved short course of induction chemotherapy before standard chemoradiation treatment The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023 Scientists hail biggest cervical cancer breakthrough in 20 years Short course of induction chemotherapy can slash risk of death by 35%
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival, study suggests Researchers assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation could reduce rates of relapse and death.
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study The study focused on a total of 5,591 cervical cancer cases diagnosed between 2012 and 2015 in 11 PBCRs.
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023 Making preventive care fair: New approaches like self-testing at home can save lives and promote health equity 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.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Pacific nation pledges to eliminate cervical cancer 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.
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Vaccine programme to prevent cervical cancer on the anvil: CM Vijayan Kochi CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer among women in the State. He also highlighted the responsibility of individuals to practice healthy lifestyles due to the rise in lifestyle diseases. The govt. has launched a comprehensive cancer care programme with cancer clinics, a cancer grid connecting…
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Australian doctor changing the lives of women in Fiji A Melbourne gynaecologist is working to make cervical cancer a preventable rather than deadly disease for the women of Fiji.
Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2023 Reporters Without Orders Ep 288: Cervical cancer in Mizoram, protests for tribal status This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by The Quint’s Himanshi Dahiya and independent journalist Anand Dutta.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023 Family of Henrietta Lacks settles lawsuit against biotech firm Thermo Fisher Scientific The federal lawsuit in Baltimore claimed Thermo Fisher Scientific has made billions from tissue taken without Henrietta Lacks’s consent from her cervical cancer tumor.
Zenger · Jul 28, 2023 HPV Tests For Women Over 65 Could Help Prevent Cervical Cancer: Study Screenings are vital to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can present abnormal and potentially cancerous cells.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 ‘I have survivor’s guilt after my husband died of cancer while I was undergoing chemo’ As Shona Maclaren was diagnosed with cervical cancer her husband William got his diagnosis for advanced stage 4 bowel cancer