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Screening For Cervical Cancer: Recommendations And Rationale
Screening for cervical cancer (continued). Recommendations of Others. US PreventiveServices Task Force. Screening for cervical cancer. AHRQ Publication No.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/cervcan/cervcanrr2.htm

Extractions: The new guidelines of the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommend initiating screening 3 years after onset of sexual activity but no later than age 21. ACS recommends annual screening with conventional Pap tests, or screening every 2 years if liquid-based cytology is used, until age 30; thereafter, the screening interval can be extended to 2-3 years based on past screening results and risk factors. Most other North American organizations have previously recommended beginning screening at onset of sexual activity or at age 18; these include the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) , American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), American Medical Association (AMA), the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Some of them may update their guidelines in light of the new recommendations on starting age. These organizations recommend that initial screening be conducted annually, but most recommendations permit Pap testing less frequently after three or more normal annual smears, based on patient risk factors and the discretion of the patient and physician. Guidelines of the ACS
The HPV Test - Greater Protection Against Cervical Cancer
Testing for HPV (human papillomavirus), the cause of virtually all cervical cancer,is a far more accurate way to detect cancer and precancer than the current
http://www.thehpvtest.com/

Extractions: Testing for HPV (human papillomavirus), the primary cause of virtually all cervical cancer, is a more accurate way to detect cancer and pre-cancer than the current management strategy of repeating the Pap test following an ASC-US (borderline) or mildly abnormal Pap result. What can I do? Relevent Links Site Map
Cervical Cancer
cervical cancer What is Cancer Anyway? Causes and Risks Symptoms. Cancervical cancer Be Prevented? Many cases can be prevented!
http://www.coolnurse.com/cervical_cancer.htm

Extractions: Symptoms Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. They all affect the body's basic unit, the cell. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and divide without control. All of the organs of the body are made up of many types of cells. Normally, cells divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them. This orderly process helps keep us healthy. If cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms. This mass of extra tissue, called a growth or tumor, can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not cancerous. They can usually be removed and, in most cases, they do not come back. The most important thing is that cells from benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Benign tumors are not a threat to life. Polyps, cysts, and genital warts are types of benign growths of the cervix.
NCCC Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Information
Information from the National cervical cancer Coalition about cancer treatment and vaccine trials.
http://www.nccc-online.org/hpv.htm

Extractions: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) This area provides important information regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) , including some of the latest cancer trials and information on upcoming vaccines. Please choose an area of interest from the menu on the right. Click here for Additional Information on HPV HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV): A virus that is the cause of warts of the hands and feet, as well as lesions of the mucous membranes of the oral, anal and genital cavities. More than 50 types of HPV have been identified, some of which are associated with cancerous and precancerous conditions. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact and is a precursor to cancer of the cervix. There is no specific cure for an HPV infection, but the virus often can be controlled by podophyllin (medicine derived from the roots of the plant Podophyllum peltatum) or interferon, and the warts can be removed by cryosurgery, laser treatment or conventional surgery. SOme sicientitsts believe HPV can "clear" out of the body. top CERVICAL CANCER AND OTHER HPV-RELATED STUDIES Portland Kaiser Cohort Study of HPV and Cervical Neoplasia top Vaccine Trial A large randomized trial is planned in Costa Rica to evaluate the efficacy of two virus-like particle (VLP)-based prophylactic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines developed at NCI. Volunteers in the trial will be screened for cervical disease at entry and will receive three VLP or three placebo vaccinations over the course of six months. Participants will be actively followed for a period of four years and information will be collected on side effects of the vaccine (safety), immune induction by the vaccine (immunogenicity), and the occurence of cervical disease (efficacy).
Task Force Recommends Regular Cervical Cancer Screening For Most Women - RTI Int
Task Force Recommends Regular cervical cancer Screening for Most Women RTI InternationalWebpage - The US Preventive Services Task Force recommendeds that
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Wired News: Eliminating A Deadly Cancer
Scientists say a vaccine currently being tested in several countries holds great promise for eradicating cervical cancer, the secondbiggest killer of women. Wired News
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,20387,00.html

Extractions: 03:00 AM Jun. 24, 1999 PT Scientists are testing a new vaccine for cervical cancer that could help eradicate the second-biggest cancer killer in women. Cervical cancer, caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), affects nearly half a million women worldwide each year and kills nearly 200,000. The vaccine works by tricking the body's immune system into believing it is being attacked by the virus so it launches an immune response. Read ongoing Med-Tech coverage "If the vaccine is successful, then we would want to vaccinate the population and that would include vaccinating school-age children at approximately 12 years of age, before individuals become sexually active," Dr. Daron Ferris of the Medical College of Virginia told the BBC science program Tomorrow's World Wednesday.
Cervical Cancer
cervical cancer, which is almost always preventable, continues to be a large publichealth problem in many developing countries because of limited access to
http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/english/3cc/3cc.htm

Extractions: Reading Materials Workshop Proceedings Related Links WHO Press Release, 11 October 2001 : Cervical Cancer Screening is Failing to Control Disease in Many Developing Countries, Researchers Say Medscape Editorial : Innovative Approaches to Cervical Cancer Prevention Article in Bulletin of WHO : Effective screening programmes for cervical cancer in low- and middle-income developing countries, Sankaranarayanan R (Adobe Acrobat 175K) Preventing Cervical Cancer in Low-Resource Settings Outlook, Vol. 18, No. 1. PATH Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer Lancet Journal Article : Visual inspection with acetic acid for cervical-cancer screening: test qualities in a primary-care setting Lancet Journal Commentary Policy on Distribution of Materials Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention JHPIEGO University of Zimbabwe PATH (Program for Approriate Technology in Health) Reproductive Health Outlook: Cervical Cancer (PATH) National Cervical Cancer Coalition International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Story Gallery - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
More than 600 women die every day from cervical cancer, mostly in thedeveloping world. It generally strikes women in midlife when
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/storygallery/cervicalcancer.htm

Extractions: Health care providers in developing countries regularly see women with advanced, incurable cervical cancer. At this late stage, there is little they can do to save women's lives. Even drugs designed to ease cancer pain often are unavailable. Yet cervical cancer can be readily prevented through screening and treatment using relatively simple technologies. While the majority of women in industrialized countries have access to basic cervical cancer preventive services, women in the developing world generally do not. Progress and Prevention Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and is the leading cause of death from cancer among women in developing countries. But unlike many cancers, cervical cancer can be prevented. A first line of defense is to educate women about how to protect themselves from Human Papilloma virus HPV a common infection that causes most cervical cancers. For women at risk of cervical cancer, secondary prevention is the key to saving lives. Using relatively inexpensive screening and treatment technologies, to detect abnormal cervical tissue before it progresses, can prevent cervical cancer. Successful programs reach a large proportion of women at risk, screen them for precancerous lesions (new approaches including visual inspection of the cervix and HPV testing will help), and treat those who need to be treated with simple approaches like cryotherapy, the freezing of precancerous cells.
The Sexually Transmitted Disease No One Talks About
By Julie Sevrens. Detroit Free Press Article about the virus and its link to cervical cancer.
http://www.freep.com/news/health/hpv2_20000502.htm

Extractions: KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS When parents talk to their children about the birds and the bees, there's one thing that's rarely mentioned: the human papilloma virus. ABOUT HPV The human papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with about 5.5 million new cases occurring in the United States every year. Here are some other facts about the disease: Nearly three out of four Americans from the ages of 15 to 49 have been infected with HPV. Most have just never known it. The body's immune system often can sufficiently suppress or perhaps even kill the virus on its own. Vaginal, oral and anal sex can all spread the disease, as can skin-to-skin contact in the genital region. Abstinence is the best defense. Condoms offer some protection but, because they do not cover the entire genital area, it is possible to acquire the virus while using them. Most HPV cases are symptomless and often harmless. Of the 70 to 100 strains of HPV thought to be in existence today, just two are responsible for causing genital warts. About a dozen are high-risk strains associated with causing cervical cancer. It is possible to acquire more than one virus strain.
Grants - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Date, Title. 12.17.2001, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) $6,800,309over 3 years to support the Alliance for cervical cancer Prevention.
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealth/Grants/default.asp?showYear=2001
CNN - Pap Smears, Safe Sex Prevent Cervical Cancer - Apr. 4, 1996
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9604/04/nfm/

Extractions: Web posted at: 1:00 a.m. EST From Correspondent Eugenia Halsey WASHINGTON (CNN) A panel of experts from the National Institutes of Health concluded Wednesday that virtually all cervical cancer deaths could be prevented by a combination of safe sex and regular pap smears. Almost 5,000 American women die every year from cervical cancer. Three months ago, 31-year-old Valerie Paterno found out through a routine pap smear that she had cervical cancer. Her treatment: a radical hysterectomy. Today, she is alive. Now she encourages other women to have regular pap smears. Valerie Paterno Doctors say that for treatment to be effective, the cancer must be detected early. "The key is going to be making sure that all women have access to medical care, access to the medical system where they can then enter into these screening programs," said Dr. Albert Steren, a gynecological oncologist at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. The expert panel convened by the National Institutes of Health agrees. It found that more widespread pap smears, especially among the economically disadvantaged such as minorities, older women, rural residents, and the poor could wipe out the disease.
MayoClinic
A description of the disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.3.23
Fact Sheet 3.13
However, the exact nature of the association between OC use and riskof cervical cancer remains unclear. cervical cancer Brinton LA.
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/3_13.htm

Extractions: Search Date reviewed: 02/12/03 Key Points Introduction Oral contraceptives (OCs) first became available to American women in the early 1960s. The convenience, effectiveness, and reversibility of action of birth control pills (popularly known as the pill) have made them the most popular form of birth control in the United States. However, concerns have been raised about the role that hormones play in a number of cancers , and how hormone-based OCs might contribute to their development.
CNN - Study: Strongest Proof Yet Links Tobacco, Cervical Cancer - June 17, 1997
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9706/17/tobacco.cervical/

Extractions: Web posted at: 9:22 p.m. EDT (0122 GMT) CHICAGO (CNN) A tobacco carcinogen was found among women with cervical cancer in a new study, providing one of the strongest links to date between that type of cancer and cigarette smoke. The carcinogen also was found in women exposed to secondhand smoke, suggesting that environmental smoke may also be linked to cervical cancer, according to researchers. The carcinogen, known as NNK, has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. "This is an extremely important finding that should lead to further studies in women who smoke, and those exposed to secondhand smoke, to find out how this carcinogen interacts with cervical cells to cause cancer," said Dr. Steven Waggoner of the University of Chicago, who conducted the study. Studies from the past 10 to 15 years have suggested that among women who smoke, the risk of cervical cancer is two to five times higher than in nonsmokers, Waggoner said. While previous research was based on questionnaires and medical records, the current study was based on physical evidence that compared cervical mucous in smokers and nonsmokers.
HealthScope > Health Resources > Your Health & Wellness > Cervical Cancer Screen
Health Resources Your Health Wellness cervical cancer Screenings.cervical cancer Screenings. Why is cervical cancer screening important?
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Extractions: Cervical Cancer Screenings Why is cervical cancer screening important? Cervical cancer is most often found in younger women. Older women however, are more likely to die from cervical cancer, primarily because cervical cancer in older women tends to be diagnosed at a more advanced stage. Regular Pap smears among older women could lower this risk of death. If every woman over 18 had regular Pap tests as recommended, total deaths from cervical cancer could be reduced by as much as 75%. What is a Pap smear?
InteliHealth: InteliHealth Home
From the National Women's Health Information Center; questions and answers about this disease, its diagnosis, causes and treatment.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?d=dmtContent&c=278373&p=~br,IHW|~st
This Page Has Moved
Centre for Chronic Prevention and Control cervical cancer. Backgroundand History of Cervical Screening in Canada. cervical cancer
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/ahi/cervicalcancer/
Division Of Cancer Prevention Home Page
A tip sheet addressed specifically to women who are ages 65 and older.
http://rex.nci.nih.gov/PREV_AND_ERLYDETC/TSENG.HTM

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Health Canada - It's Your Health - Screening For Cervical Cancer
Screening for cervical cancer. The Issue. cervical cancer can for the mostpart be avoided or easily treated. Risk Factors For cervical cancer.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/iyh/diseases/cervical_cancer.html

Extractions: Diseases Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Colorectal Cancer ... Subscribe Cervical cancer can for the most part be avoided or easily treated. It can also be easily detected by regular screening. However, most women who develop cervical cancer have not been screened in the three years prior to their diagnosis. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus leading into the vagina. This is an area where cells change rapidly, and where malignant cell changes are most likely to occur. While cervical cancer is the tenth most common cancer among Canadian women of all ages, it is the third most common among women aged 20 to 49. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear test is used to detect changes in the cervix before they become cancerous or when they are at a stage when treatment can be effective. Since the introduction of the Pap test more than 25 years ago, the death rate from cervical cancer has declined dramatically, dropping almost 50 percent. The survival rate is 74 percent over five years. However, approximately 1,450 Canadian women will receive a diagnosis this year of invasive cervical cancer, and approximately 420 women will die from this disease. Woman who are older (aged 40-59), immigrant, Aboriginal or have a lower socio-economic status are at higher risk of developing cervical cancer, primarily because they have not been screened at all or have been screened irregularly.
Grounds For Health - Bringing Health Care To Coffee Growing Communities
Grounds for Health is a nonprofit organization that provides cervical cancer screening to women living in coffee growing communities of Mexico.
http://www.groundsforhealth.com

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