In early December, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for the first time since 2020. Now, all women ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cases of cervical cancer. However, other factors such as smoking, having a weak immune system, and long-term use of birth control pills can increase a person’s ...

Cervical cancer is curable. Early detection and a favorable response to cancer treatment increase the survival rate and chances of it not returning. Cervical cancer affects the tissue towards the ...

Cervical cancer is cancer that affects the cervix. This is the lower part of the uterus that forms a canal into the vagina. Cervical cancer used to be a major cause of cancer deaths in people who are ...

When it comes to cervical cancer, the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute often hears questions like these: “My mother and sister had cervical cancer. Does that mean that I’ll ...

Two women share their stories of cervical cancer — a cancer that rarely causes symptoms until it’s advanced. A Pap smear is the best way to diagnose cervical cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent it.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cervical cancer diagnoses are quite rare, with only about 13,000 women diagnosed every year, according to ...

Women with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women without HIV. In fact, HIV is responsible for around 5% of all cervical cancer cases ...

Cancer screenings are among the safest, most effective tools in modern medicine for early detection, prevention, and lifesaving intervention. For many types of cancer, catching the disease early — ...