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Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts, even if it spreads to other body parts later. When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus. Also known as the womb, the uterus is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The cervix connects the upper part of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).

Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most Western countries because screening tests and a vaccine to prevent HPV infections are available. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life.

Nanotechnology for eavesdropping on inner electrical activity of individual cells

A nanometer-scale probe designed to slip into a cell wall and fuse with it could offer researchers a portal for extended eavesdropping on the inner electrical activity of individual cells.

2 Apr 2010

Canadians can join Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer

With the support of generous corporate partners, the Canadian Cancer Society is fighting back against cancer. This April, the Society will raise funds and awareness in partnership with companies across Canada. Supporting the companies that support the Canadian Cancer Society is another way Canadians can join the fight against cancer.

1 Apr 2010

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

The Guided Therapeutics, Inc. LightTouch™ Cervical Scanner increased detection of significant disease over Pap tests in women seen in a busy private practice setting, according to results of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration pivotal clinical trial presented at the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology biennial meeting.

31 Mar 2010

Prevalence of head and neck cancer linked to human papillomavirus

Rates of oropharangeal cancer have increased by around 50 per cent in the last 20 years, according to a report in the British Medical Journal.

31 Mar 2010

GSK offers free vaccines for low income adults without insurance coverage

GlaxoSmithKline today announced the launch of the GSK Vaccines Access Program, which will provide the company's adult vaccines free of charge to eligible, low income individuals who do not have insurance coverage for vaccines. The program will cover the company's FDA-approved vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis for eligible persons ages 19 and older.

29 Mar 2010

Interim data comparing Cervista HPV HR to Hybrid Capture 2 presented at 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced that interim data from the first large-scale independent evaluation of clinical performance of Cervista® HPV HR compared to Hybrid Capture 2 (hc2), were presented at the 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN (Asia-Oceanic Research Organization in Genital Infection and Neoplasia) in New Delhi, India on March 26-28, 2010.

29 Mar 2010

Inovio Biomedical's total revenue increased to $2.6M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

Inovio Biomedical Corporation today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

29 Mar 2010

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

It is estimated that Alzheimer's disease affects 5.3 million Americans and that number is expected to double by 2050. Caregivers shoulder a particularly heavy burden as the illness alters the dementia patient's behavior, mood and judgment, impeding his or her ability to engage in normal, everyday activities.

27 Mar 2010

Common beliefs on the spread of sexually transmitted diseases may not apply to HPV: Study

A small new study suggests that some common beliefs about the spread of sexually transmitted diseases may not apply to human papillomavirus, also known as HPV.

26 Mar 2010

China’s 3rd Annual Asia Scientific Congress programs feature latest updates on cancer

In an effort to curb the cancer rates, the country has adopted evidence-based treatment guidelines and continues to strengthen a number of strategic collaborations with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) as demonstrated by several NCCN programs scheduled throughout China this spring.

25 Mar 2010

PBCC supports passage of health care legislation

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is encouraged by the United States House of Representatives' passing of a health care reform bill, to be signed into law by President Obama this week.

24 Mar 2010

HPV test could help predict risk of cervical cancer, but more research needed

Testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) - the major cause of cervical cancer - may not help to identify women who are at risk of the disease, a new UK study suggests.

24 Mar 2010

Cancer Research UK's special Race for Life event takes place in Essex

CANCER Research UK today (Monday) launched a special Race for Life event in memory of Jade Goody, to take place in the reality star's adopted home county of Essex, on Sunday 6th June. A year on from her death, Jade's bridesmaids are calling on women to enter the commemorative event.

23 Mar 2010

Global breast cancer organization recognizes Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was honored Saturday night as the “Affiliate of the Year” by the global breast cancer organization. The award was presented in front of hundreds of staff, board members and volunteers from the 122 affiliates nationwide at Komen’s Annual Affiliate Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.

22 Mar 2010

GSK's 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report published online

In its 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report published online today, GSK reiterated its commitment to running its business responsibly and to making the company more responsive, more flexible and more open to the expectations of society.

19 Mar 2010

Cervical cancer vaccine may protect females from post-surgical recurrence

A vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer also may protect females from post-surgical recurrence of the disease, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

17 Mar 2010

Case management funds breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for low-income women

Case management appears to be associated with more appropriate follow-up and shorter time to diagnostic resolution among low-income women who receive an abnormal result on a mammogram, according to a report in the March 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

17 Mar 2010

Delphi Screener devices help detect HPV in women

More cases of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection - the major cause of cervical cancer - could be detected if home-testing kits were given to women who cannot attend conventional cervical screening, a Dutch study has found.

17 Mar 2010

Gardasil vaccine may protect women from post-surgical recurrence of cervical cancer

A vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer also may protect females from post-surgical recurrence of the disease, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

17 Mar 2010

Critical need for second NCI: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center launches campaign

While Florida has the second highest cancer burden in the nation, the state has only one National Cancer Institute. Successfully applying for NCI designation must include a commitment for additional funding from the state. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is launching “We Tackle Cancer” bringing attention to the critical need for a second NCI.

16 Mar 2010

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Nanotechnology for eavesdropping on inner electrical activity of individual cells

Canadians can join Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

Prevalence of head and neck cancer linked to human papillomavirus

GSK offers free vaccines for low income adults without insurance coverage

Interim data comparing Cervista HPV HR to Hybrid Capture 2 presented at 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN

Inovio Biomedical's total revenue increased to $2.6M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

Common beliefs on the spread of sexually transmitted diseases may not apply to HPV: Study

China’s 3rd Annual Asia Scientific Congress programs feature latest updates on cancer

PBCC supports passage of health care legislation

HPV test could help predict risk of cervical cancer, but more research needed

Cancer Research UK's special Race for Life event takes place in Essex

Global breast cancer organization recognizes Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

GSK's 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report published online

Cervical cancer vaccine may protect females from post-surgical recurrence

Case management funds breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for low-income women

Delphi Screener devices help detect HPV in women

Gardasil vaccine may protect women from post-surgical recurrence of cervical cancer

Critical need for second NCI: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center launches campaign

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