Understanding Cervical Cancer

Global Laparoscopic Devices Market to Surpass $8.0 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Laparoscopic Devices market. Laparoscopic procedures are making a significant contribution in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in various interventional medical disciplines. Besides their current indications, laparoscopic procedures are constantly being explored as an adjunct in other therapies for treating specific malignancies, including aortic and pelvic lymph node dissection, early cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Further advancements in computer technology and training simulators are expected to hone skills of the surgeons and expand use of laparoscopic techniques into various procedures.

HPV Treatment Options: Using a Natural HPV Treatment to Control HPV Symptoms
There are over 130 types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Of these, about 30-40 strains are transmitted through sexual contact which may result in genital warts or the development of cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer and Its Complementary Treatments
What It Is The cervix is an organ that is only present in women, and connects the uterus to the vagina When cells in the cervix start to undergo abnormal changes, known as pre-cancerous changes, then this can represent the early stages of cervical cancer

Free HPV Virus and Pap Screening offered by Health Care Partners to first 100 women at Women's Wellness Fair
HealthCare Partners Medical Group will host a Women's Wellness Fair with the focus on raising awareness about the HPV virus and cervical cancer with free pap screenings. In addition to HPV virus education and pap screenings there will be health tips, food and entertainment.

Oral Cancer Kills 3 Times as Many as Cervical Cancer, But Most People Are Totally Unaware
Vancouver dentist Dr. Edward Lowe is marking April's designation as Oral Health Month with his own campaign to fight oral cancer. Using Velscope, a highly sensitive oral mucosal examination tool developed in B.C. - Dr. Lowe has designated March 27 as 'Halt Oral Cancer Day' in downtown Vancouver. He and his team will conduct complimentary oral cancer screenings for any Vancouver resident in his downtown office located at 601-1200 Burrard St. Vancouver, B.C.

HPV Increases Men's Risk for Oral Cancer, Prompts Calls for Vaccine: Pathology Expert Dr. Shashi Pawar on HPV Health Concerns for Men
The human papillomavirus is one of the most insidious and dangerous sexually transmitted diseases for women, as it has been linked to a vast majority of cervical cancers. We are now seeing the effects of HPV infection in men, and the marked increase in oral cancer - coupled with the well-known increased risk for penile and anal cancers - suggests that both sexes face equally serious health consequences from this virus.

New Study by the National Cancer Institute Shows Divine 9 Personal Lubricant Blocks Viruses That Cause Cervical Cancer
A new, independent study by the National Cancer Institute introduced cancer-causing human papilloma (HPV) viruses to mice. Divine Corporation's Divine 9 personal lubricant proved to be highly effective in blocking the HPV virus responsible for causing cervical cancer. This is the second National Cancer Institute laboratory study where Divine 9 inhibited cervical cancer-causing HPV virus strains.

Cervical Cancer Signs – Do You Know Common Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. And in the United States, an estimated 13,000 cases of invasive cervical cancer are expected to be diagnosed each year.

Pap Test Screening for Cervical Cancer
How serious is it to get paps test screening to reduce your chances of cervical cancer? One of the best ways to prevent cervical cancer is to watch for the HPV virus. There are a couple ways that pap tests are done.

Cervical Cancer Treatments, Pre-invasive Stage
There probably can be no better reason for a paps test for women that the fact that if you catch cervical cancer cells early on you can take care of it fairly easily and on an outpatient basis. Over the last 40 years deaths from cervical cancer in the United States have become rare.

Serious Cervical Cancer Stages and Treatments
Serious cases of cervical cancer can be successfully treated, although it is best to catch cervical cancer early. The best way to do this is with regular, routine and periodic paps tests.

Cervical Cancer Risk Reduction
Of all the common cancer that affect woman, cervical cancer is among the top list. Sexually transmitted HPV (human papillomavirus) is the culprit in most cases of cervical cancers.

Oral Cancer Kills Someone in the United States Every Hour of Every Day: Delta Dental Encourages Americans to Request Oral Cancer Exams from Dent
Approximately 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, and approximately 8,000 die as a result. With one life lost every hour, oral cancer claims more lives than cervical cancer, brain cancer, skin cancer and Hodgkin's disease. In recognition of National Oral Cancer Awareness Week (April 16-22), Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana (Delta Dental) encourages patients to request an oral cancer exam during their regular checkup.

Teen STD Epidemic - Annual PAP Smear and GARDASIL® Vaccine Provide Strong Defense vs. Cervical Cancer: Dr. Tom Lyons Debunks Myths of Cervical Cancer
With one quarter of the population of teenage girls testing positive for sexually transmitted diseases (or more than 3 million teens), gynecologic surgery pioneer Dr. Tom Lyons strongly advocates the GARDASIL vaccine for girls at their first gynecologic exam--BEFORE they become sexually active.

Prevention Of Cervical Cancer Through Immunization
It may soon be possible to eliminate cervical cancer, which is the second most common malignant disease in women worldwide. It is usually caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV), which also causes genital warts. Genital HPV infection is common among young sexually active females and is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse.