The growth of cervical and womb cancers may be fueled by a hormone-like molecule in semen. The Medical Research Council team found that the exceptionally high levels of prostaglandin fueled tumor growth. They told the journals Endocrinology and Human … [Read more...] about Semen “May Fuel Cervical Cancer”
Cervical Cancer
HPV Testing Improves
Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a useful first step for cervical cancer screening in women younger than 35 years, preliminary findings indicate. Testing for HPV is better than standard cell testing at picking up pre-cancerous changes, but it is also more likely … [Read more...] about HPV Testing Improves
European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
Testing for HPV Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a useful first step for cervical cancer screening in women younger than 35 years, preliminary findings indicate. Testing for HPV is better than standard cell testing at picking up pre-cancerous changes, but it is … [Read more...] about European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
How Cervical Cancer Is Detected Pap Smear A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix that is used to detect cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix and other medical conditions. If detected, precancerous conditions can be treated … [Read more...] about Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information
Patient Information about GARDASIL® (pronounced “gard-Ah-sill”) Generic name: [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine] Read this information with care before you or your child gets GARDASIL*. You or your child will need 3 doses of the … [Read more...] about MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information