Cervical-Cancer News
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A Big Step Taken To End Cervical Cancer From India By 2070
Feb 21, 2019 01:25 ISTCervical cancer: "Awareness about cervical cancer is extremely poor among common people; that makes containing the disease a challenge," Anjila Aneja, Director at Fortis La Femme, New Delhi, told IANS. -
This Test Is More Accurate Than A Pap Smear For Cervical Cancer Diagnosis, Says Study
Jul 4, 2018 11:37 ISTPap smear tests are used for cervical cancer diagnosis. However, a new study suggests that another technique might be more effective for the same. -
How To Conceive After Cervical Cancer Treatment
Mar 13, 2018 03:10 ISTConception after a cervical cancer treatment is not completely impossible, says Dr Rita Bakshi. -
Why A Pap Smear Is Important? Health Conditions That It Detects
Mar 7, 2018 04:01 ISTPap smear is a test which helps in diagnosis of cervical cancer at an early stage. -
One In Three Women Avoid Pap Smear Tests Due To Embarrassment
Jan 23, 2018 06:56 ISTCervical cancer can be screened through a pap smear test in which a sample is collected through a routine pelvic examination. A pap smear, recommended for women between 21 and 29 years once every three years, can prevent 75 per cent of cervical cancers. -
World Cancer Day: 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer
Feb 4, 2019 03:55 ISTCervical cancer can be treated easily if diagnosed in time. Here are 5 things every woman should know about cervical cancer. -
First Cancer Center To Be Set Up In Goa
Jul 7, 2017 12:24 ISTBeing the first center to be set up in the entire Konkan region, this move will bring happiness to the thousands of patients suffering from breast and cervical cancer in the region. -
Mothers' views important in HPV vaccination
May 12, 2009 09:07 ISTGirls are more likely to be vaccinated against HPV virus that causes cervical cancer when their mothers are prevention-minded. -
Cervical cancer, a major killer in India
Apr 15, 2009 09:12 ISTIn low-resource settings, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) might be the most effective method of cervical cancer screening. -
Obesity & hysterectomy for cervical cancer
Oct 20, 2008 09:25 ISTObesity alone should not be a contraindication to radical hysterectomy in women with cervical cancer. -
Vaccines prevent cervical cancer
Aug 18, 2007 11:15 ISTVaccines designed to prevent infection of the human papilloma virus (HPV) offer no benefit to those who are already infected. -
Smoking raises cervical cancer risk
Apr 12, 2006 12:47 ISTCigarette smoking increases the risk of developing cancer of the cervix in women, with the number of cigarettes smoked every day and the age at which smoking began. -
Cervical cancer vaccine on its way
Feb 4, 2005 02:28 ISTA vaccine that could prevent young women from developing most cases of cervical cancer could be available in the market within a few years. -
Second-hand smoke and cervical cancer
Jan 27, 2005 02:51 ISTExposure to second-hand smoke appears to increase the risk of cervical cancer, although to a lesser extent than active smoking. -
Vaccine stops cervical cancer virus
Feb 3, 2010 11:14 ISTA new vaccine to prevent most cases of cervical cancer has been developed. -
Treatment of lupus and cervical cancer
Oct 18, 2004 01:52 ISTWomen with SLE have a risk for cervical cancer when they're been treated with the immune-suppressing drug cyclophosphamide. -
Cervical cancer and birth-control pills
Feb 19, 2010 10:05 ISTHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is believed to be the most important cause of cervical cancer. Recent studies suggest that long duration use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of cervical cancer in HPV positive women. -
Vaccine for cervical cancer shows promise
Nov 27, 2002 06:21 ISTA vaccine against a cervical cancer causing virus can protect young women from infection, a success researchers hope will eventually allow them to prevent many cases of cervical cancer.
