Oncology & Cancer
Could a pap test spot more than just cervical cancer?
Pap tests have helped drive down rates of cervical cancer, and a new study suggests they also could be used to detect other gynecologic cancers early.
Mar 22, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
HPV home test may reduce cervical cancer disparity, improve outcomes for Blacks, Latinos
David Sidransky, M.D., calls the Pap smear one of the "greatest successes" in cancer screening.
Sep 30, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
American Cancer Society updates guideline for cervical cancer screening
An updated cervical cancer screening guideline from the American Cancer Society reflects the rapidly changing landscape of cervical cancer prevention in the United States, calling for less and more simplified screening. The ...
Jul 30, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
AI dual-stain approach improved accuracy, efficiency of cervical cancer screening
In a new study, a computer algorithm improved the accuracy and efficiency of cervical cancer screening compared with cytology (Pap test), the current standard for follow-up of women who test positive with primary human papillomavirus ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams
Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing ...
Jan 06, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
At-home test could boost screening for cervical cancer
An at-home, non-invasive screening for cervical pre-cancer could increase compliance with recommended follow-up tests, according to research presented Monday at a cancer conference.
Nov 04, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Lay health navigators key to cervical cancer prevention, study finds
In Appalachia, women die from cervical cancer at rates a fifth to a third higher than elsewhere in Virginia. According to new research just published by Emma Mitchell, a University of Virginia assistant professor of nursing, ...
Oct 24, 2019
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92% of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine: health authority
An estimated 92% of cancers caused by HPV could be prevented through vaccination, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, adding that boosting immunization coverage was a key priority.
Aug 23, 2019
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Researchers find 'unacceptable low' cervical cancer screening rates
The percentage of women who are screened for cervical cancer may be far lower than national data suggests, according to a Mayo Clinic study recently published in the Journal of Women's Health. Less than two-thirds of women ...
Jan 07, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New epigenetic cervical cancer test has 100 per cent detection rate
A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a randomised clinical screening trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test at a reduced cost, ...
Dec 17, 2018
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