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The Latest Breaking News from Cervical Cancer

Ignorance and apathy: Why one Indian woman dies of cervical cancer every 7 minutes

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Newslaundry

New home test for cervical cancer developed by London student

Papcup could potentially replace painful smear tests and provides results in just 15 minutes

Evening Standard

More African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains

African countries have some of the world's highest rates of cervical cancer

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Women urged to accept NHS cervical screening invitations

NHS England says its ambition to wipe disease out by 2040 relies on more under-50s coming forward

The Guardian - UK

Cervical screening is for 25+ but here's the important reason why your teen needs to know all about it before then, according to a doctor

Although cervical screening doesn't begin until the age of 25, falling uptake and misinformation around the procedure make early education crucial - a sexual health specialist shares why you should discuss this with your teen.

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What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

In 2020 the World Health Organization rolled out a global strategy to eradicate cervical cancer by 2030. This is the fourth-most common cancer among women, claiming an estimated 350,000 lives globally in 2022. More than 80,000 of these deaths were recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, one woman dies every two…

The Conversation

Mother of two faces terminal cancer after nearly 10 years of misdiagnosis by the NHS

Expert lawyer hopes to prevent future tragedies by sharing Sarah Roch’s story

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Breast and cervical cancer screening held in Mysuru

More than 100 women underwent screening for breast and cervical cancers during a two-day-long programme organised at Avant BKG Hospitals in Mysuru.

The Hindu

HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer cases in deprived groups: study

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases, particularly in deprived groups, closing health inequalities, according to Cancer Research UK study.

The Hindu

Almost 600,000 in England awaiting gynaecological treatment, figures show

Exclusive: Analysis shows increase of a third in two years, prompting claim of ‘deprioritising women’s health’

The Guardian - UK

Beauty influencer Jessica Pettway died of cervical cancer following misdiagnosis

The 36-year-old died a year after being diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer, which doctors originally said was fibroids

The Guardian - US

India gets its own HPV vaccine to stop 70,000 women dying of cervical cancer a year

It has taken 18 years for India to produce its own affordable version to tackle the country’s second-biggest cause of cancer deaths among women

The Guardian - UK

A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future

The importance of HPV vaccination extends beyond individual health outcomes

The Hindu

Global Effort To Combat Cervical Cancer Receives 0M Funding

World Bank, Gates Foundation, and UN pledge 0 million to combat cervical cancer, focusing on prevention and treatment in low-income countries.

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The Hindu

A vaccine that prevents six cancers

With HPV vaccination, we can prevent cervical cancers that can seriously affect a woman’s health.

The Hindu

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme

For any programme to handle cervical cancer to be wholesome, it must assimilate a screening aspect that all women can access

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Ignites Birth Control Debate, Women Respond To His Controversial Post

Women also raised concerns regarding potential links between using the pill and increased risks of developing breast and cervical cancer.

The Guardian - UK

‘I wish I’d had someone like me to talk to’: the mothers helping fight cervical cancer in Malawi

The country has one of the world’s highest death rates from the disease but a campaign led by young mothers is ensuring girls have access to the HPV vaccine

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Evening Standard

Indian actress Poonam Pandey fakes death to raise cervical cancer awareness

Influencer attracts a social media backlash but stands by her bizarre stunt

Dynamite News

Mumbai based Influencer files complaint against Poonam Pandey for faking death on social media

Social media influencer Faizan Ansari gave a written complaint to the Mumbai police and demanded the arrest of model Poonam Pandey for spreading false rumours of her death to get publicity and create a sensation by misleading people. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes cervical cancer death, triggering a row

Poonam Pandey announces death on Instagram, inviting flurry of reports and obituaries. Next day, she says it was fake.

The Hindu

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre

Chennai has a high incidence rate of cervical cancer, but it is preventable through screening and vaccination.

The Hindu

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’

Facilitating early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers in the population, the State government is all set to roll out ‘Gruha Arogya’ under which door-to-door screening of these cancers along with other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be taken up.

The Hindu

Rural awareness campaigns a must before cervical cancer vaccine rollout, say doctors

Union Finance Minister announces commitment to vaccinate girls aged 9-14 against cervical cancer, but doctors stress need for awareness campaigns.

The Guardian - UK

Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes death to raise cervical cancer awareness

Reality TV star reveals social media stunt and says she is proud of what ‘death news has been able to achieve’

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