Cervical Cancer
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Disparities in Cervical Cancer
Many women are being diagnosed with cervical cancer, despite the availability of tools to prevent and diagnose the disease. Black and Hispanic women and low-income and rural populations are especially vulnerable.
by Natalie Slivinski
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Forward Look
The Impact of HPV Vaccination
Over a decade after human papillomavirus vaccines first became available in the U.S., their effect on cervical cancer incidence is becoming apparent.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Forward Look
What’s Next
A therapeutic vaccine targeting advanced cervical cancer.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline Updated
A new version of the American Cancer Society's cervical cancer screening guideline says screening can start at a later age and highlights human papillomavirus testing as the preferred method.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines: Bad News, Good News and Great News
Increased vaccination rates can help reduce cervical cancer as a worldwide health threat.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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First Ladies of Africa Issue Call to Address Cancer Crisis
A coalition of wives of African leaders, originally dedicated to addressing HIV/AIDS, is now also taking on the growing problem of cancer.
by Bradley D. Miller, PhD
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A New Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening
Physicians Lee Learman and Francisco Garcia discuss the updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline and the need to increase access to cervical cancer screening.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Forward Look
Young Survivors at Risk for HPV-Related Cancers
Study finds low vaccination rates among teen survivors.
by Kate Yandell
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Cancer Control in the Community
Successful public health initiatives to prevent, detect and treat cancer require widespread community participation.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
Cancer Centers Unite to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Joint statement recommends girls and boys be vaccinated before age 13.
by Cameron Walker