Oncology & Cancer

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

For women over the age of 65 who have never had a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) test, a "catch up" HPV screening intervention may improve cervical cancer prevention by detecting more cervical pre-cancer lesions as ...

Oncology & Cancer

DNA test could broaden access to cervical cancer screening

Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that could make cervical cancer screening more accessible in low- and middle-income countries where the disease kills more ...

Oncology & Cancer

England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccination program in England is moving to a single-dose schedule from September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced.

Oncology & Cancer

Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community

During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance.

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer experts warn about wave of HPV-related cancers in adults

Experts are concerned about rapidly rising rates of HPV-related throat and mouth cancers, noting that if this trend continues, they could quickly be among the most common forms of cancer in adults between ages 45 and 65.

Oncology & Cancer

Study finds diet contributes to risk of HPV-related cancer

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer. Results are published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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