Safe Sex Practices To Regular Screenings: Multi-Pronged Steps To Prevent Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Cervical cancer is a major health concern worldwide, affecting women of all ages. However, several lifestyle measures, if adopted, can significantly reduce the risk of this form of cancer.
Jan 26, 2024, 11:36 AM IST
Not Just Cervical Cancer Prevention In Women, HPV Vaccine Is Important For Men Too
While it has been identified that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is important for women's health, experts points out why men should also be administered the vaccine.
Jan 24, 2024, 15:44 PM IST
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: How Can Lifestyle Factors Increase Cervical Cancer Risk - Expert Explains
Other than HPV infection, certain lifestyle factors may also influence the development of cervical cancer.
Jan 17, 2024, 17:08 PM IST
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Cervical Health And Its Role In Preventing Preterm Births - Expert Explains
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder for women to take proactive steps toward their well-being, ultimately contributing to the reduction of cervical cancer cases globally.
Jan 11, 2024, 13:01 PM IST
Lifestyle Changes To Prevent Cervical Cancer In Women - 6 Key Points
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: The WHO points out that while cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, effective primary and secondary prevention approaches can prevent most cervical cancer cases.
Jan 11, 2024, 10:41 AM IST
Cervical Cancer: All About Human Papillomavirus And Vaccination - Read Details
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus. Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact.
Jan 11, 2024, 09:57 AM IST
Hysterectomy: A Safe Treatment Option For Women With Cervical Cancer, Says Study
The study indicates that patients can expect facets of quality of life with simple hysterectomy while not compromising effects on recurrence and survival rates.
Jun 05, 2023, 20:59 PM IST
Women With Mental Health Problems Twice At Risk Of Developing Cervical Cancer: Study
The study reveals that women with mental illness should be made more aware of the need to undergo regular gynaecological screening.
Mar 24, 2023, 16:57 PM IST
GOOD NEWS for India's daughters! Country's FIRST cervical cancer vaccine to be launched today
"It is very effective and prevents cervical cancer because, in 85 per cent to 90 per cent of cases, cervical cancer is because of this particular virus and this vaccine is against those viruses," Dr NK Arora, Chairperson of the Covid working group, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) said.
Sep 01, 2022, 07:59 AM IST
Yoga will eliminate deadly diseases like cancer, claimed in research
In a study by the Healthcare Center of the University of Texas, it has been claimed that doing yoga can also get rid of diseases like cancer.
Dec 26, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
MSD Pharmaceuticals launches gender-neutral HPV vaccine in India
MSD vaccine GARDASIL 9 helps reduce the disease burden of cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer and anal cancer among females and continues to play a crucial role in the global elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem.
Sep 30, 2021, 13:25 PM IST
Eat blueberries while treating cervical cancer: Study
Blueberries are very common and found all over the world. They are readily accessible and inexpensive.
Dec 30, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
Scientists exploit swimming power of sperm to help combat cervical cancer
The researchers, led by Mariana Medina-Sanchez, Mariana packaged a common cancer drug, doxorubicin, into bovine sperm cells and outfitted them with tiny magnetic harnesses.
Dec 26, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk
For the study, published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, the team included data from 16 high-quality observational studies involving more than 12,000 women worldwide.
Nov 08, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Some warning signs of cervical cancer every woman should know
Women of all ages are at risk of developing this cancer after they begin having sexual intercourse so it is suggested that if you start noticing symptoms, your cancer may be fairly advanced.
Sep 19, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
New, improved HPV vaccine could prevent 90 percent cervical cancers
The sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, or HPV, infections cause global disease, including an estimated 266,000 deaths from cervical cancer worldwide in 2012, according to the World Health Organisation.
Sep 07, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
UK man slept with wife's body for 6 days after she lost her battle with cervical cancer
Wendy Davison, 50, passed away at her home in Derby last month in the arms of her husband and son after a 10-year battle with cervical cancer, says report. She died on Friday, April 21.
May 10, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Musical play to raise funds for cancer awareness
Cervical cancer is among the top two causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. On that account, an upcoming theatre event here will see its proceeds go for the cause of increasing awareness and knowledge about the disease.
Apr 06, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Newly developed urine test could predict high-risk cervical cancer
As per a recent research published in the Cancer Prevention Research journal, researchers have developed a urine test for the likely emergence of cervical cancer that is highly accurate compared to other tests based on genetic markers derived directly from cervical tissue.
Nov 18, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram declared India's breast cancer capital; 50% of cases in under-50s
Nine lakh women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and it is the second most common malignancy next to cervical cancer.
Nov 15, 2016, 13:43 PM IST