HPV
‘Game-changer’ DIY cervical screening test could be rolled out on NHS
The test detects human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses which cause no symptoms but which can lead to cervical cancer.
Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’
The Danish study looked at the records of women with cells deemed a ‘medium risk’ over a 20-year period.
Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020
NHS England is urging people to attend their appointments when invited.
Cervical cancer ‘to be eliminated in England by 2040’
The vaccine to protect against cervical cancer is given to boys and girls in secondary school.
What are gynaecological cancers and how can you prevent them?
Experts answer some common questions about the range of cancers. By Katie Wright.
Children to be given single HPV jab instead of two doses
The UK Health Security Agency said the change in England follows advice from scientists that a single dose of vaccine ‘delivers robust protection’.
Children to be given single HPV jab instead of two doses
The UK Health Security Agency said the change in England follows advice from scientists that a single dose of vaccine ‘delivers robust protection’.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Should I be worried if my smear test found HPV?
GOING for a cervical screening – or smear test – can be a bit daunting, but thankfully most women's results will come back normal.
Ask the dentist: The importance of being mouth cancer-aware
THE top cause of mouth and throat cancers is a virus known as the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
HPV jab to be rolled out to boys for first time during new school term
PARENTS of 12-year-old schoolboys are being reminded that they will be offered a vaccine for the first time this September to protect against different cancers.