Copper Intrauterine Devices Tied to Lower Risk for Cervical Cancer
Findings based on comparison to hormonal intrauterine devices.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Treatment Regimens
View a detailed drug treatment regimen chart for cervical cancer, including therapies such as cisplatin, cisplatin + 5-FU, and more.
Modeling Studies Show Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated
And mortality could be reduced by about one-third by 2030 and almost completely by 2120.
Travel Distance Shown to Be a Rural-Urban Disparity in Access to Specialized Cancer Care
This study found that many rural-living patients with colorectal or cervical cancer may have to travel significantly greater distances to reach a cancer specialist than urban dwellers.
Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites.
Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years
Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence.
Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Women With Diabetes
Rates for breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening lower compared with women without diabetes.
Brachytherapy Remains Important in Cervical Cancer Management
Despite widespread use of other forms of radiation therapy, consensus statements from SGO and ABS support the use of brachytherapy in the treatment of primary and recurrent cervical cancer.
Vaginal Moisture Eases Adverse Effects of Pulsed Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
A quasi-experimental study sought to determine if early vaginal moisturizing eases vaginal dryness and pain associated with PDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
Most men and women did not know anal, penile, and oral cancers are caused by HPV.
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