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UK decides against lowering cervical cancer test age
Friday, 26th June 2009The UK Department of Health has decided against lowering the age at which women can be tested for cervical cancer.
Weight-loss surgery 'could reduce female cancer risk'
Thursday, 25th June 2009Obese women could reduce their risk of developing cancer by undergoing weight-loss surgery, it has been reported.
Dual HPV and LBC testing 'has no additional impact'
Wednesday, 24th June 2009Combining human papillomavirus (HPV) testing with routine liquid-based cytology (LBC) screening does not increase cervical cancer detection rates, a new UK study has indicated.
Ethnicity and wealth factors 'influence cancer screening trends'
Wednesday, 17th June 2009A new study has indicated that wealth and ethnicity are linked to whether UK women have regular breast and cervical screenings.
Fear 'affects women's cervical cancer screening decision'
Monday, 15th June 2009A new report has indicated that fear plays a major role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening or not.
Cancer risk 'lower for UK women than men'
Monday, 15th June 2009Women in the UK are much less likely to die of cancer than men, a new study has indicated.
Cervical cancer jabs receives WHO approval
Friday, 5th June 2009The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted pre-qualification status to a four-type human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, it has been announced.
Men 'unwilling to protect female partners from cervical cancer'
Thursday, 4th June 2009Women could be put at increased risk of cervical cancer because their male partners are unwilling to help cut the dangers, according to a new study.
Cervical cancer vaccine 'could protect older women'
Tuesday, 2nd June 2009Millions of women could benefit from having a vaccine to protect them from developing cervical cancer, a new study has indicated.
UK cancer survival rates 'improving'
Monday, 1st June 2009A huge improvement in adult cancer survivorship has been witnessed in the last three decades, it has been claimed.


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