While January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, health experts say getting screened when necessary is important year-round.

Cervical cancer, often caused by HPV, can affect any woman and is preventable with regular screenings and the HPV vaccine. Misconceptions about the disease's rarity, prevention, and age-related ...

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No other cancer best reflects the degree of inequity in our society as cervical cancer, with women and girls from the most vulnerable backgrounds bearing the biggest brunt. January each year, marks an ...

Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection due to human papillomavirus (HPV), leading to abnormal cell formation in the cervix. Some of the common symptoms of cervical cancer are vaginal ...

Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix, which connects the uterus and vagina. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted ...

The uncomfortable and, for some, painful procedure entails using a small brush or spatula to lightly scrape the cervix to gather cells. Cells are then examined under a microscope for precancers or ...

The uncomfortable and, for some, painful procedure entails using a small brush or spatula to lightly scrape the cervix to gather cells. Cells are then examined under a microscope for precancers or ...

However, some high-risk types of HPV can cause cervical cell changes, which, if not detected early, can develop into cervical cancer. Yes, HPV can remain dormant in the body for years. A person ...