Cervical Cancer

Computed-tomography (CT)-planned high-dose-rate (HDR) intracavitary brachytherapy (BT) showed excellent local control for patients with stage 1 or 2 cervical cancer, according to a recent study.

The National LGBT Cancer Network is making cancer screenings more available to a high-risk, underserved population.

Women who were vaccinated against HPV do not need to be screened for cervical cancer as often, according to a recent study.

Fewer than half the women with advanced cervical cancer are receiving standard of care.

A recent study found a correlation between frequent cervical cancer screenings and decreased mortality.

For Gail Powell, helping others through her cervical cancer treatment was, in turn, one of the biggest things she did to help herself.

We sat down with Adele Croteau, a survivor of cervical cancer from Ottawa, Canada, at I Had Cancer's "A Celebration of Shared Experiences Honoring You."

A new study has shown that vaccinating adolescent boys may be cost-effective for preventing oropharyngeal cancer, a disease that's projected to become the most common HPV-related cancer by 2020.

A new study has found that a psychosocial telephone counseling intervention helps improve mood and quality of life in cervical cancer survivors.

States with the highest incidence of, and mortality from, cervical cancer also have the lowest uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine by adolescent girls, researchers found in a recent study.

Not every cancer patient seeks, needs or wants a second opinion.

There are some things known to increase the risk of gynecologic cancers. Bottom line, being a woman puts you at risk.

The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Book review of Michelle Whitlock's "How I Lost My Uterus and Found My Voice."

Patients should research both the surgeon and the technique when deciding on treatment.

Cases of HPV-related cancers are on the rise, specifically those associated with head and neck and anal cancers.

In the right cancer, radiation and chemotherapy can make a powerful duo.

Although there are advances in treating cancers linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), the best medicine is to prevent the disease in the first place.

The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment.

Is the Gardasil vaccine safe?

Drug news and recent developments

Minimally invasive technologies transform the landscape of cancer surgery.

A second HPV vaccine proves effective in preventing cervical cancer.

This article discusses the FDA approval of Gardasil, the first cervical cancer vaccine.