A landmark study published in JAMA Women’s Health has revealed a striking and sobering statistic: an estimated 17.9 million middle-aged women in the United States are overdue for at least one recommended cancer screening test. If you are between the ages of 45 and 65, this finding is directly relevant to you — and we […]
You may have heard of the HPV vaccine, which protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV) — the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is important because certain “high-risk” types can cause cervical cancer, as well as vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, and throat cancers. You can read more about HPV from the Mayo Clinic and the […]
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one of the most significant advancements in cancer prevention in modern medicine. Since its introduction, it has demonstrated remarkable success in reducing precancerous cervical lesions, which are precursors to cervical cancer. A recent government report highlights the profound impact of the vaccine, particularly in young women, and reinforces why […]
In the realm of women’s health, cervical cancer screening has long been a cornerstone of preventative care. Over the years, recommendations for screening frequency and methods have evolved as research has deepened our understanding of the disease and its underlying causes. In recent years, significant shifts have occurred in the guidelines surrounding cervical cancer screening, […]
The HPV vaccine has been around now for fifteen years. It’s now recommended for everyone from age 9 to 26, and also for some adults between 27 and 45. The vaccine is a series of three shots over 6 months and helps women and men to develop immunity against the HPV virus. This allows protection […]
There are more than 200 types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Most types of HPV are asymptomatic; however, an estimated 40 of these strains can affect the genital area with the development of genital warts or even cancer. HPV types 6 and 11 cause 90% of genital warts, and types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, […]
MMR, Rotateq, Tdap – a few of many vaccines given to young children to help prevent life-threatening illnesses. And if you knew that a vaccine could help prevent cancer, wouldn’t you jump at that chance? Researchers in Scotland have found that the HPV vaccine does just that – it has almost entirely wiped out cervical […]
Have you had your Pap recently? Pap testing has been one of the most successful public health interventions of the 20th century. Cervical cancer used to be the most common cause of death from pelvic cancer. Now it is one of the least common, thanks to early detection of precancerous lesions. During a Pap test, […]
There is only one, yes ONE, vaccine available that prevents cancer. The HPV vaccine. A little over 10 years old, the HPV vaccine was developed to prevent infections from the human papilloma virus—the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US (and the world). Though most women clear HPV infection rapidly, in some women […]
Hair loss is such a common side effect of chemotherapy medication that it has become an almost universal symbol for cancer. Losing hair can add emotional distress to what is already an incredibly difficult time for patients. It is normal to feel upset about hair loss. It can take away patient privacy, forcing […]