Revealed: The three steps to prevent cervical cancer, according to a world-renowned expert
Professor Linda Eckert a Gynaecologist based at the University of Washington says she has 'reached the point of rage' as two women die from cervical cancer a day in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TIVDAK ® supplemental Biologics License Application accepted for Priority Review by FDA for patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking to convert the accelerated approval of TIVDAK® (tisotumab vedotin-tftv) to full approval, for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after first-line therapy. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - January 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Pfizer Business and Industry Source Type: news
B.C. to favour HPV screening in testing for cervical cancer
British Columbia is transitioning to test for cervical cancer through HPV screening, meaning patients will be able to provide samples from home and ultimately test less often if their results are negative. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news
'I’m a doctor - here are four early warning signs of cervical cancer you shouldn't ignore'
If you experience any of these symptoms you should get them checked by your GP. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Cervical cancer screening
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 11,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many women often don't show any signs of cervical cancer in the early stages of the disease. In advanced stages, symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during intercourse. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, explains why preventive screenings are crucial.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 8, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Atezolizumab Plus Standard Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer
FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 -- For patients with metastatic, persistent, or recurrent cervical cancer, adding atezolizumab to a standard bevacizumab plus platinum regimen significantly improves progression-free and overall survival, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Screening and risk factors for cervical cancer among survivors of sexual violence in conflict settings, in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - Kimoni GB, Martin R, Mukengere DM, de Kerchove C, Ntamwenge SN, Ngeleza ON.
This study assesses the risk that rape survivors have of developing cervical cancer in the context of conflict. A cross-sectional and descriptive study conducted in Bunyakiri and Kavumu, a conflict region in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Optimal Follow-up After Cervical Cancer Surgery Optimal Follow-up After Cervical Cancer Surgery
Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, monitoring for cancer recurrence after fertility-sparing cervical cancer surgery can be tailored based on HPV testing and cytology.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Cervical cancer and HPV -- what's the connection?
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. Approximately 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S., and 4,000 women die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hispanic women have the highest rates of developing cervical cancer, while African American women are at greatest risk of dying from this cancer. Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
University of Oslo Research Study Suggests Most Cancer Screenings Do Not Prolong Lives
Norwegian researchers reviewed large clinical trials of six common cancer screenings, including clinical laboratory tests, but some experts question the findings Cancer screenings are a critical tool for diagnosis and treatment. But how much do they actually extend the lives of patients? According to researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway, not by much. […]
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Source: Dark Daily - December 27, 2023 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Jillia Schlingman Tags: International Laboratory News Laboratory Pathology Laboratory Resources Laboratory Testing Precision Medicine ACS American Cancer Society anatomic pathology Canadian National Breast Screening Study cancer screening cervical cancer cl Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigeria Vaccinates 4.7 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer
[Premium Times] Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women globally (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: HPV Vaccine - a Beacon of Hope to Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2030 - Expert
[Daily Trust] A renowned expert, Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai of Bayero University, Kano, has urged parents to take advantage of the free Human Papiloma Virus(HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer and get their girls between age nine and fifteen vaccinated. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news
Over 32 cr people have been screened for oral, breast, cervical cancer at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
The Indian government reveals that over 1,63,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide have screened millions for oral, breast, and cervical cancers. These screenings are part of primary healthcare efforts under the National Health Mission. The Health Minister highlights the referral process for positive cases to designated healthcare facilities. Additionally, infrastructure, awareness programs, and financial assistance schemes, including the PMJAY and Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi, are aiding cancer prevention and treatment. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - December 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Getting your jabs will soon be 'as easy as booking a cab', say NHS chiefs
An NHS plan sets out measures to boost vaccine uptake and bring the country closer to elimination of preventable diseases such as cervical cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
KEYNOTE-A18 Data Are 'Practice-Changing' for Cervical Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Integrating checkpoint blockade with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) into standard concurrent chemoradiotherapy plus brachytherapy significantly improved progression-free survival in cervical cancer and showed an early trend toward... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - December 12, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
