cervical cancer
Coverage of cervical cancer in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: HPV vaccination roll out, climate change, metabolic diseases and more | Health Wrap
The article discusses the rollout of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across Indian states to prevent cervical cancer, a disease that continues to cause thousands of deaths annually. Senior health journalists Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid analyze this public health development in a Health Wrap episode.
- Watchdog seeks HK$250,000 for family of late helper sacked during cancer battle
Hong Kong’s equality watchdog is seeking HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of Baby Jane Allas, a domestic helper fired in 2019 by Jamil Bushra after she was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer. The Equal Opportunities Commission filed legal action under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, alleging unlawful dismissal during her medical leave.
- For the first time ever, no young women in England died of cervical cancer. In the U.S., RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism stalls HPV progress
A study in England found no cervical cancer deaths among women aged 20-24 between 2020-2024, attributed to high HPV vaccination rates (88-90% coverage). In the U.S., RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is slowing HPV vaccination progress.
- Cervical cancer deaths plummet to record lows thanks to life-saving HPV vaccination
Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted to record lows, attributed to the life-saving HPV vaccination. The decline underscores the vaccine's role in preventing the disease and reducing mortality.
- Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV vaccine in 2008, with cervical cancer deaths falling to zero in young women who received the vaccine.
- Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A new study reports that cervical cancer deaths have fallen to zero in young women who received the HPV vaccine. The study attributes hundreds of saved lives to the vaccine being offered to school-age girls since 2008.
- More Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But the Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.
The number of cancer survivors in the U.S. is rising, but many face unresolved mental health challenges post-treatment. Morgan Newman, a cervical cancer survivor, experienced long-term psychological effects and infertility after treatment, now advocating for cancer prevention through the American Cancer Society.
- KLE Society launches cervical cancer prevention campaign
The KLE Society has launched a cervical cancer prevention campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against cervical cancer.
- Australia wants to be first nation in the world to eliminate a cancer - can it?
Australia aims to become the first nation to eliminate cervical cancer, with recent data showing no new diagnoses in women under 25. This milestone highlights progress in cancer prevention efforts.
- Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diagnoses in women under 25, marking a potential milestone toward becoming the first country to eliminate the disease. This progress is attributed to widespread vaccination and screening programs.
- Marriage status has surprising link to cancer risk, study suggests: 'Clear signal'
A University of Miami study links never-married adults to higher cancer risks, with never-married men showing 70% increased risk and women 85% higher risk. The research highlights significant disparities in cancers like anal, cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers across marital statuses.
- I ignored smear test reminders for 20 years - but at 43 I found out I had cervical cancer in the most terrifying way possible
A woman ignored cervical cancer smear test reminders for 20 years until she was diagnosed at age 43 through a terrifying discovery method. The article highlights the risks of delayed screening and the severity of cervical cancer detection.