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health21 days ago•5 min saved

Cancer Deaths Fall 35%, Yet Gaps in Care Persist for Black and Indigenous Communities

U.S. cancer deaths have fallen about 35% over 35 years, saving roughly 5 million lives thanks to improved screening and treatments, but mortality remains higher for African American and American Indian/Alaska Native communities across several cancers. Colorectal cancer has been reduced largely through screening like colonoscopy, yet non-white groups still have lower screening rates; disparities also extend to cervical cancer and access-to-care barriers persist, though patient navigators are helping some patients navigate treatment.

via NBC News|

#cancer #cervical-cancer #colorectal-cancer

health25 days ago•7 min saved

HPV Vaccine Drives Near-Zero Cervical Cancer Deaths in UK Youth

A Lancet review of UK data shows that from 2020–2024, no cervical cancer deaths occurred among women aged 20–24, where 23 deaths would have been expected without the HPV vaccination program, marking a major step in cancer prevention though vaccine uptake and hesitancy remain challenges in other countries.

via Al Jazeera|

#cancer-prevention #cervical-cancer #health

health25 days ago•4 min saved

HPV Vaccination Tied to Near-Zero Cervical Cancer Deaths in Under-30s, Study Finds

A Lancet analysis of English data shows girls vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV have an almost zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30, with 30–34-year-olds who were vaccinated seeing a 63% lower death risk; since 2020-2024, no cervical cancer deaths were reported among 20–24-year-olds in England, and the vaccine has saved hundreds of lives. However, falling uptake (about 75% nationally, 60% in London) could reverse gains, prompting urgent action to boost vaccination and screening to help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

via The Guardian|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv-vaccine

health27 days ago•5 min saved

HPV vaccination linked to near-elimination of cervical cancer deaths in England's young women

A Lancet analysis shows England’s HPV vaccination program, started in 2008, has saved around 200 lives and led to zero cervical cancer deaths among 20–24-year-olds from 2020–2024; those vaccinated at 12–13 now have near-zero risk before 30, while pre-vaccine deaths in that group averaged about 20 per year. Despite progress, HPV vaccine uptake remains below WHO targets, so efforts continue to boost vaccination and maintain screening through age 25–64.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health1 month ago•9 min saved

Two Sisters, One Virus: The HPV Vaccine's Promise and a Family's Loss

On the 20th anniversary of the HPV vaccine, this feature chronicles Erica Frazier Stum’s battle with cervical cancer despite vaccination, highlighting how HPV vaccines can cut cervical cancer risk by up to about 80% when given by age 16, while also underscoring gaps in vaccine uptake and screening—especially in rural areas—and showcasing her sister Hallie Martin’s advocacy to protect others through vaccination and regular well-woman care.

via cidrap.umn.edu|

#advocacy #cervical-cancer #health

health1 month ago•35 min saved

Missed Scan Delay Sparks Stage 4 Cervical Cancer, Woman Urges Self-Advocacy

Clare Din, a 49-year-old in England, endured heavy bleeding for over a year before doctors told her an internal scan wasn’t needed. After a severe bleed and emergency care, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer in mid-2025; a later consultant reconsidered the prognosis and pursued curative treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation. She finished treatment before Christmas 2025 and says there is no evidence of cancer left, urging others to advocate for their health when something doesn’t feel right.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore|

#cervical-cancer #health #misdiagnosis

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Cancer-free Chef Bonnell urges HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer

Fort Worth chef Jon Bonnell, now cancer-free after treatments for head and neck cancer, is urging widespread HPV vaccination, arguing that vaccinating one generation could nearly eliminate cervical cancer and substantially reduce head-and-neck cancers, with international examples from Australia and Europe cited as evidence.

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram|

#cancer-prevention #cervical-cancer #head-and-neck-cancer

health3 months ago•43 min saved

HPV From Husband Triggers Triple Cancer Battle in Florida Teacher

A Florida schoolteacher learned her husband’s infidelity was linked to an HPV infection that led to vulvar cancer in 2019, followed by cervical cancer and later anal cancer. She has undergone surgeries, ongoing treatments, and now advocates HPV vaccination to prevent HPV-related cancers, highlighting the stigma and the need for awareness.

via Yahoo|

#cancer #cervical-cancer #health

healthcare3 months ago•49 min saved

Jury Awards $49 Million in Medical Malpractice Case Over Missed HPV Monitoring

A Stamford Superior Court jury awarded $49 million to a Darien woman who claimed her gynecologist failed to follow standard monitoring for high-risk HPV, allowing cervical cancer to progress to late-stage metastatic disease; the verdict found the defendants negligent, with $39 million to the patient and $10 million to her husband, and Westmed indicated it will pursue post-trial motions and an appeal.

via Patch|

#cervical-cancer #darien-ct #healthcare

health3 months ago•257 min saved

FDA clears Waters' at-home HPV screening to speed cervical cancer detection

The U.S. FDA has cleared Waters’ at-home cervical cancer screening kit for use with an approved HPV test, enabling patients to self-collect samples at home and mail them to a laboratory. The kit, tested with BD’s Onclarity HPV assay, targets high-risk HPV types and aims to improve early detection and reduce cervical cancer deaths, with Waters planning nationwide availability by prescription and anticipated insurance coverage.

via AOL.com|

#cervical-cancer #fda #health

health3 months ago•4 min saved

HPV Vaccine Slashes Cervical Cancer Risk in Long-Term Swedish Study

A Swedish nationwide study following nearly a million girls and young women for up to 18 years shows the HPV vaccine substantially lowers cervical cancer risk, especially when given before age 17, with protection persisting for at least 18 years and supporting gender-neutral vaccination programs.

via ScienceAlert|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health4 months ago•10 min saved

UK cancer deaths drop to a historic low amid screening and vaccines

New data from Cancer Research UK show UK cancer deaths between 2022–2024 fell to a record low (about 247 per 100,000), down from a 1989 peak of 355 per 100,000, a ~29% decline. The drop reflects sustained investment in research, prevention, and treatments, with major gains in stomach, lung, ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers. Cervical cancer deaths have fallen 75% since the 1970s largely due to national screening and the HPV vaccine. Screening programs (cervical, breast, colorectal, PSA testing) and advances like targeted therapies and immunotherapy have improved early detection and survival. However, total deaths may still rise as the population ages. Some cancers are increasing (skin, liver, kidney) and others remain stable, but experts forecast further decreases with continued investment and screening expansion.

via The Conversation|

#cancer #cervical-cancer #health

health4 months ago•275 min saved

Dream Warnings: Can Nightmares Signal Hidden Health Issues?

Experts say some dreams can function as prodromal signals of illness, but most nightmares are harmless. The piece discusses how vivid, recurring dreams may reflect stress or emerging disease, highlighting Isabella Cavallo’s case in which dreams preceded an early cervical cancer diagnosis. It also notes REM sleep disorders can precede Parkinson's disease. While not a reliable predictor for individuals, noticing meaningful dream changes and discussing them with a doctor can prompt earlier testing and healthier lifestyle adjustments.

via AOL.com|

#cervical-cancer #health #nightmares

health4 months ago•4 min saved

UK Cancer Deaths Fall to Historic Lows Amid Broad Declines Across Cancers

Cancer Research UK says UK cancer death rates fell 11% over the past decade to a historic low, with major declines in ovarian (19%), stomach (34%), and lung (22%) cancers, plus drops in breast (14%), cervical (11%), leukaemia (9%), and oesophageal cancer (12%). Cervical cancer deaths have been cut 75% since the 1970s thanks to HPV vaccination and screening. Some cancers rose, including gallbladder (29%), eye (26%), liver (14%), and kidney (5%), while population ageing means overall cancer deaths can still increase despite these gains.

via Sky News|

#breast-cancer #cancer #cervical-cancer

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Pioneering trial gives cervical cancer patient a second life

After being told she had less than a year to live from stage 3 cervical cancer, Aricca Wallace joined a National Cancer Institute–Rutgers trial in 2012, where doctors engineered immune cells to attack her tumor; following surgery and treatment, her cancer became undetectable by December 2012 and she has remained cancer-free for over 13 years, now sharing her story to advocate for self-advocacy and awareness while researchers continue to refine cell-based therapies.

via USA Today|

#cancer-survivor #cervical-cancer #clinical-trial