Black Women Face Higher Risks of Developing And Dying From Cervical Cancer, Research Shows
New research highlights how much more vulnerable Black women are to developing cervical cancer and facing higher mortality rates.
Sneaky signs of cervical cancer women should never ignore, including a ‘foul’ side effect
Nearly 13,400 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year and about 4,300 women will die from the disease, the American Cancer Society predicted.
Cervical Cancer major cause of mortality among women
A sexually transmitted infection, it is one of the major causes of cancer mortality in women in developing countries. WHO further estimates that a woman dies every two seconds from cervical cancer and in Ghana, it is the leading cause of gynaecological deaths.
Black Women Are Dying from Cervical Cancer at Alarming Rates—Here’s Why
Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer that occurs in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. This area, which has a donut-shaped structure, plays a crucial role in reproductive health.
Abnormal intermenstrual bleeding, a critical warning sign of cervical cancer
Abnormal intermenstrual bleeding, such as spotting or unexpected bleeding between cycles, is a crucial red flag that may indicate cervical cancer. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Reproductive and Oncofertility specialist Associate Professor Dr Mohd Faisal Ahmad said many women mistakenly dismiss the early signs of cervical cancer as routine symptoms,
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Sisters of Waterford woman who died of cervical cancer aged 39 settle case against HSE
Accounting technician, Mary Walsh was only 39 years of age when she died of cervical cancer just months after she was ...
Protect. Prevent. Prevail: Fighting Cervical Cancer Together – “Hope in a Shot”
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How a 12-year-old is raising awareness for preventing cervical cancer
At just 12 years old, Juliana recently attended a cervical cancer summit and is now leading the way to help raise awareness ...
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HPV Vaccines And Cervical Cancer Prevention: Where Are We Now?
HPV vaccines aim to prevent the development of HPV-related cancers by stopping the viral infection from taking hold in the ...
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Ghanaian Women doctors encourage cervical cancer screening for early detection
By Samira Larbie Accra, Jan 28, GNA-The Medical Women Association of Ghana (MWAG) has launched Cervical Cancer Awareness ...
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Inadequate Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care for Black Women in the United States Mississippi Delta
Inadequate Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care for Black Women in the United States Mississippi Delta,” documents that state ...
Could the FDA's recently approved Pap smear alternative reduce racial disparities in cervical cancer deaths?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore how a new Pap smear alternative may help prevent deaths from cervical ...
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AI drives breakthroughs in early detection of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer screening traditionally relies on the Pap smear and HPV-DNA tests. While effective, these methods are fraught with challenges, including variability in human interpretation, false ...
Mom, 31, Demands More Tests After Docs Dismiss Cancer Symptoms as 'Stress and Hormones': 'I Had to Advocate for Myself'
Mom of 3 Molly Pardue was diagnosed with cervical cancer after demanding a pap smear — and underwent chemotherapy and other ...