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15 Years Later, What Have We Learned About the HPV Vaccine?

March 19th 2021, 1:00pm

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The HPV vaccine has been shown to help prevent cervical cancer, but what if you didn’t get the vaccine in time to prevent the disease?

People Share Their Thoughts on Getting the HPV Vaccine to Help Prevent Certain Types of Cancer Later in Life

February 15th 2021, 7:00pm

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On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share their thoughts on getting the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain types of cancer later in life. Here is what some of them shared.

Friday Frontline: HPV Vaccine Substantially Lowers Cervical Cancer Risk, First Patient Cured of HIV Dies from Cancer, and More

October 2nd 2020, 3:00pm

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From study results demonstrating that the HPV vaccine substantially reduces the risk of cervical cancer to the first person known to be cured of HIV dying from acute myeloid leukemia, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

FDA Approves Expanded Use of CINtec PLUS Cytology Test in Preventing Cervical Cancer

September 16th 2020, 5:48pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of the biomarker test CINtec PLUS Cytology that looks at HPV related biomarkers that could lead to cervical cancer. This is the first triage test approved in this space.

Prioritizing Family Health History

April 15th 2020, 5:00pm

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Make sure to prioritize your family health history to understand your risk of cancer.

Immunotherapy Shows Survival Benefit in Cervical Cancer After Chemoradiotherapy

April 5th 2020, 6:00pm

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Immunotherapy used after chemoradiotherapy shows better survival outcomes for patients with cervical cancer.

New Biological Approaches Shed Light on the Genomics of Cervical Cancer

March 31st 2020, 10:43pm

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New biological advances are giving patients and their care teams a better understanding of cervical cancer — a disease that affects thousands each year.

Copper IUD Use Associated with Decreased Cervical Cancer Risk Compared Hormonal Intrauterine System

March 23rd 2020, 10:10pm

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Women who use copper intrauterine devices (IUD) as a form of birth control may be at lower risk for high-grade cervical cancer compared with those who use a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.

World Health Organization Outlines Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Low to Middle Income Countries

February 5th 2020, 9:39pm

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The World Health Organization has announced a vaccination-based initiative to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in low to middle income countries.

World Cancer Day: 6 Hot Topics Making An Impact In Cancer

February 4th 2020, 7:00pm

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For World Cancer Day, here are 6 hot topics making an impact in the cancer space.