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January 22, 2020

Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’

A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle”  twins. 

April 5, 2019

UK's HPV vaccination program ‘dramatically’ reduces risk of cervical cancer, study shows

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh concluded a nationwide HPV school vaccination program offered to young girls led to a “dramatic reduction” in the risk of developing cervical cancer later in life.

February 4, 2019

WHO and vaccine group back 'critical' cervical cancer shots

A vaccine given to girls to protect them against a virus that causes cervical cancer is a “critical” health tool and access to it should be scaled up as swiftly as possible, especially in poorer countries, cancer experts said on Monday.

January 24, 2019

Woman shares cervical cancer story to warn others told they're too young for free pap smear

When Heather Ryan noticed irregularities with her body — such as bleeding in between her menstrual cycles and after sex — she decided to take a trip to her general practitioner.

August 21, 2018

New cervical cancer screening guidelines: What you need to know

Some women have a new option for cervical cancer screening — and it doesn't necessarily involve a Pap test — according to updated guidelines from a government-appointed panel of experts.

May 5, 2018

Cervical procedure to prevent cancer is causing complications

Many women are experiencing severe and long-lasting side effects after getting a LEEP. So why isn’t the medical community listening?

November 15, 2017

Women who use IUDs may have lower risk of cervical cancer

Women who use an intrauterine device for birth control may have a lower risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

March 23, 2017

Mom who beat cancer while pregnant dies day after giving birth to twins

A California mother who beat cancer while pregnant with twins died tragically Friday, just a day after giving birth.

January 25, 2017

Erin Andrews' surprise cancer reveal: 5 cervical cancer facts

portscaster Erin Andrews has revealed she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016, and went back to work just days after undergoing surgery to treat the condition.

January 23, 2017

Cervical cancer death rates are higher than previously thought

The risk of dying from cervical cancer may be much higher than experts previously believed – particularly among older and black women, according to a new study.