Parents of little boys have a responsibility — and it’s not just to raise good men. According to a new study published in Bulletin of Mathematical Biology this month, a single choice moms and dads make when their sons are tweens could have a major impact on women later. “We do not have to be … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening, its maker Teal Health said on Friday, offering an alternative to Pap smears that need to be undertaken at a doctor’s office. Pap smear tests have significantly reduced cancer incidence from when they were first introduced 80 years ago. But … Read more
A tiny parasite may be wreaking havoc below the belt — even long after it’s gone. A new study found that an “often-overlooked” parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, could also trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining. Even more troubling, the genetic changes appear to intensify after treatment, a red flag that … Read more
Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of awareness, screening and prevention. A new study found that the percentage of women screened for cervical cancer dropped from 47% in 2019 to 41% in 2023. Among the most preventable cancers, cervical cancer has been increasing in women … Read more
A Bollywood film actress and model who faked her own death to highlight the dangers of cervical cancer and to promote the HPV vaccine is now being sued for the stunt. A post on Poonam Pandey’s Instagram page on Feb. 2 stated that she had died from cervical cancer, with her team confirming the news to … Read more
Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey is alive and facing harsh criticism after she faked her death in an elaborate stunt to raise awareness for cervical cancer. A post to Pandey’s Instagram account on Feb. 2 claimed that the model died from cervical cancer. But a day later, Pandey revealed she was fine and breathing as she … Read more
Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. TIVDAK also demonstrated a 33% decrease in the risk of … Read more