Cervical Cancer Taught Me to Talk About My Vagina
In my community, talking about sex and vaginas is taboo – but my cervical cancer diagnosis showed me the importance of sex education and open conversation
Ridding the World of Cervical Cancer
The World Health Organization has a plan to rid the entire planet of cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know about this commonly diagnosed disease.
Don’t Put Off Your Screening and Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
Screening and vaccination are vital for preventing cervical cancer, and women need to know the preventive tools available
Ending the Stigma Around Cancers Caused by HPV
HPV causes head and neck cancers, among others. What can we do to end the stigma around these illnesses?
How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party
No one ever told me my HPV diagnosis could lead to anal cancer. Now I'm on a mission to educate people, save lives and dispel the stigma around this increasingly common disease.
New American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Statement from HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C
It's important to understand what the new guidelines mean for women's health. Education and collaboration with health care providers is key.
NIH Spearheads Study to Test At-Home Screening for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Proponents believe a simple test like this, which can be done at home, may help the U.S. move closer to eradicating cervical cancer.
Support for PAP and HPV Testing Together Continues to Grow
Compared to five years ago, more health care providers trust co-testing with a PAP test and an HPV test as what’s best for women.
A Simple Way to Promote HPV Vaccination Among Asian American Women: Storytelling
A transcultural nurse implementation scientist wants to expand awareness of the need for HPV education among Asian-Americans.
HPV and Menopause: Are We Ever Out of the Woods?
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is not just a concern for young people. The virus, which causes most cases of cervical cancer, can also occur in women around menopause.
Studies Confirm the HPV Shot Is Safe
The HPV vaccine gives parents a chance to prevent their children from developing some types of cancer, and two new studies reaffirm what past research has found -- the vaccine is safe.
Most Americans in the Dark About Cancer-Causing HPV
Among Americans aged 18 to 26, two-thirds of men and one-third of women still do not know that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer.
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