Human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV, has emerged as one of the most significant contributors to cervical cancer worldwide, prompting intensified public health attention. Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer when preventive strategies, such as vaccination and screening, are effectively implemented. Scientific evidence has …
PUBLISHED September 28, 2025 As the campaign for immunisation against HPV began, a lot of objections to the vaccine came to the fore, raising doubts in the minds of even those optimistic people who usually see the bright side of things. The most common objection is why a girl as …
Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 09:58 IST If you are a woman over 30 years or if you care for someone who is, consider discussing cervical cancer screening with a healthcare provider While HPV infections are quite common and often resolve on their own, when they persist, they can lead to …
Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 18:54 IST By focusing on preventative measures, you can contribute to lowering the risk of cervical cancer for your spouse, fostering not only her health but the health of your relationship While HPV infections are quite common and often resolve on their own, when they persist, …
PUBLISHED May 11, 2025 KARACHI: In a patriarchal society, where women’s reproductive health is a hushed affair, the secondary socialisation of young women encourages them to silently endure the suffering that comes with having a womb since physical pain is considered a normal aspect of womanhood. Abiding by this unspoken …
More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease is striking young and middle-aged adults and women more frequently, the American Cancer Society reported on Thursday. And despite overall improvements in survival, Black and Native Americans are dying of some cancers at rates two to three times higher than those among …
It begins in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Even though there are substantial advancements in the prevention and treatment, cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Around 604,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 342,000 women die …
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases across the globe, increasing at a fast pace, both in India and worldwide. 2022 reported over 14.13 lakh new cancer cases in India, which accounted for 9.16 lakh deaths (as per estimates released by the World Health Organisation) and the cancer cases amongst …