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New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines ReleasedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For those at average risk of breast and cervical cancer, it has been a busy week! Last week new, more lenient mammography guidelines were recommended, stirring up controversy among cancer organizations and political cynics. Today, we see changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines, issued by The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Like the updated mammography guidelines, ACOG is recommending less Pap smear tests for women of average risk of cervical cancer. Women who have had abnormal cervical screenings should continue to follow their doctors recommendations as the new guidelines only apply to women ...
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - November 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

The Same Virus That Causes Cervical Cancer is the Culprit of Anal Cancer TooEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anal cancer has been put in the spotlight with Farrah Fawcetts's battle with the disease. What many people are starting to learn is that a common virus, HPV, is a major risk risk factor for developing anal cancer. HPV is a virus transmitted thorugh sexual contact and it is estimated that over 20 million Americans are infected. There are over 100 different types of HPV, however only a few are responsible for cancer development. HPV is also the leading cause of cervical cancer, a disease that plagues of 9,000 American women each year. The good news is that most cases of HPV clear up on their own before progressing to cancer....
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - October 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Do Condoms Protect Against HPV?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I have always practiced safe sex by using a condom, but my doctor says that I have HPV. How is this possible? Don't condoms prevent HPV? -An About.com Cervical Cancer reader It's common knowledge that condoms provide excellent protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, but how do they fare against the human papillomavirus (HPV)? Most people are unsure about whether condoms provide protection and it's a growing concern as people become more aware about HPV. Read: Condoms and HPV to find out how much protection condoms provide against the cancer causing virus. Photo (c) Bill Davenport Do Co...
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - October 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

FDA Approves Gardasil for MalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has given their approval to expand the use of Gardasil to include males. The vaccine, which provides protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV), is targeted for males ages 9 to 26. It will help prevent two strains of HPV known to cause genital warts in both men and women. The vaccine has not yet been included in the CDC's vaccine schedule for males, but it is likely to be included. Until Gardasil is included in the vaccine schedule, most insurance companies will not likely cover the cost of the vaccine, which is about $360. The good news is that the CDC is expected to meet next week to discuss Gardasil's in...
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - October 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Tell Your Partner If You Have HPV?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recently, a reader posted a question about whether you should tell your partner if you have HPV. HPV is a common virus with serious health consequences, but is it so... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Cervical Cancer SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When it comes to cervical cancer, it's best not to rely on symptoms to alert you that something may be wrong. Cervical cancer is a complicated disease that normally doesn't... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

What to Do If You Need a Pap Smear and Don't Have InsuranceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Too many women go without having regular Pap smears because they are uninsured and cannot afford the out of pocket expense. Thanks to federal and state programs, no woman has... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Move Over Gardasil, There May Be a New HPV Vaccine in TownEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An FDA advisory panel has recommended the approval of a new HPV vaccine, Cervarix. Obviously a rival to Merck's Gardasil, Cervarix has been approved in Europe for just about as... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

ASCUS Pap Smear Results - What Do They Mean?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I know the feeling of getting a call from your gynecologist's office two weeks after having a Pap smear. You have been expecting a card in the mail with "Normal... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Gardasil Expected to be Approved for MalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An FDA advisory committee has recommended the use of of Gardasil in males, ages 9-26. Gardasil is currently approved for use in females ages 9-26 to prevent four strains of... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - September 10, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When women are initially diagnosed with cervical cancer learn about the side effects of chemotherapy, it is usually the hair loss that comes to mind first. Then they hear about... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy After LEEP: What are the Effects?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When a woman has been recommended to have a LEEP to treat high risk cervical dysplasia, her first concern may be how the procedure will affect future pregnancies. Tales of... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Get a Second Opinion?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Why Women Who Have Been Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Should Get a Second Opinion "When I first told friends that I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, they were in such disbelief... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Worry Over High Grade Cervical Dysplasia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Don't Allow The Economy to Prevent You from Getting ThisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It's no secret that our country is in an economic recession. Layoffs can lead to the loss of your health benefits, which may make you reorganize your healthcare priorities. While... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Tell Your Partner If You Have HPV?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recently, a reader posted a question about whether you should tell your partner if you have HPV. HPV is a common virus with serious health consequences, but is it so... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - August 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

How to Get Gardasil for FreeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women who want to be "One Less", but can't afford the HPV vaccine just may be able to get vaccinated for free or at a reduced cost. There are several... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - July 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

What to Do If You Need a Pap Smear and Don't Have InsuranceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Too many women go without having regular Pap smears because they are uninsured and cannot afford the out of pocket expense. Thanks to federal and state programs, no woman has... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - July 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy After LEEP: What are the Effects?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When a woman has been recommended to have a LEEP to treat high risk cervical dysplasia, her first concern may be how the procedure will affect future pregnancies. Tales of... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - July 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Worry Over High Grade Cervical Dysplasia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - July 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Tell Your Partner If You Have HPV?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recently, a reader posted a question about whether you should tell your partner if you have HPV. HPV is a common virus with serious health consequences, but is it so... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - July 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Don't Allow The Economy to Prevent You from Getting ThisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It's no secret that our country is in an economic recession. Layoffs can lead to the loss of your health benefits, which may make you reorganize your healthcare priorities. While... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - June 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy After LEEP: What are the Effects?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When a woman has been recommended to have a LEEP to treat high risk cervical dysplasia, her first concern may be how the procedure will affect future pregnancies. Tales of... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - June 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Worry Over High Grade Cervical Dysplasia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - June 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Cervical Cancer SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When it comes to cervical cancer, it's best not to rely on symptoms to alert you that something may be wrong. Cervical cancer is a complicated disease that normally doesn't... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - June 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Treating Cervical Cancer with ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When treating cervical cancer, chemotherapy may be prescribed for some women. Chemotherapy commonly accompanies another treatment method, like surgery or radiation therapy. Chemotherapy is a common treatment used for many... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - June 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Gardasil Does Benefit Older WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study shows that older women may benefit from an expanded use of Gardasil. Currently, the HPV vaccine is FDA approved for use only in women ages 9-26. Data... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

High Grade Cervical DysplasiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

When Your Toilet is Your Best Friend...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How Ativan can help reduce chemo related nausea and vomiting If you are going through chemotherapy and are nauseas and vomiting, you have my sympathy! It is miserable when you feel... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When women are initially diagnosed with cervical cancer learn about the side effects of chemotherapy, it is usually the hair loss that comes to mind first. Then they hear about... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 22, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Worry Over High Grade Cervical Dysplasia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

What to Do If You Need a Pap Smear and Don't Have InsuranceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Too many women go without having regular Pap smears because they are uninsured and cannot afford the out of pocket expense. Thanks to federal and state programs, no woman has... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

How to Get Gardasil for FreeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women who want to be "One Less", but can't afford the HPV vaccine just may be able to get vaccinated for free or at a reduced cost. There are several... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Don't Let the Recession Prevent You From Getting a Pap SmearEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It's no secret that our country is in an economic recession. Layoffs can lead to the loss of your health benefits, which may make you reorganize your healthcare priorities. While... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Insurance Coverage of WigsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Will your insurance company pay for a wig due to chemotherapy induced hair loss? When women vist a wig shop after losing their hair to chemotherapy, they are often surprised to... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - May 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Jade Goody's Death Has Increased Cervical Cancer Awareness in the UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jade Goody, reality star who recently passed away from cervical cancer, had had a lasting effect on the women in the UK. So many women have had screenings because of... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - April 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Don't Forget HPV in STD Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
April has been designated as STD Awareness Month, but all month long, I have seen very little awareness going on about HPV. My email inbox has been flooded with prevention... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - April 17, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Nail Care During ChemotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many women are surprised to learn that chemotherapy may have an effect on their nails during treatment. Both fingernails and toenails can become brittle, dry, discolored, develop lines or ridges,... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - April 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

A More Precise HPV Test Coming SoonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new, more precise HPV test has been approved by the FDA and it is a huge improvement from current HPV testing. Cervista 16/18, the new HPV test, detects and... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - April 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Smoking After Surviving?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Actress Christina Applegate was recently photographed smoking just months after having a double mastectomy for breast cancer. In this photo, Applegate is seen puffing it up while strolling down a... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - April 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Should You Worry Over High Grade Cervical Dysplasia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What Does an HGSIL Pap Smear Result Mean? It's inevitable for a woman to instantly feel scared when finding out that their Pap smear has come back as abnormal. Even more... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Jade Goody Loses Her Battle with Cervical CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
British reality TV star Jade Goody has died, losing her almost year long battle with cervical cancer. She was diagnosed with the devastating disease in August of 2008. By February... (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Genital Warts PicturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What do genital warts look like? See what genital warts look like in these genital wart photos. (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: consumer

AcuteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical definition of the term "acute". (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Asymptomatic DefinitionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical definition of asymptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions. (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Adjuvant Therapy DefinitionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical definition of adjuvant therapy, a medical term used in oncology. (Source: About.com Cervical Cancer)
Source: About.com Cervical Cancer - March 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: consumer