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UNCOVERED: Cervical cancer - The Untold Story

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi found comfort on TikTok after cancer diagnosis

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi found comfort from other women's stories TikTok after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

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The shot that could stop cancer before it begins – and why getting it early matters

When 12-year-olds receive a letter from the school nurse about the HPV vaccine, their reactions are often mixed. Some students worry about the needle. Others wonder why they need a vaccine for something they have never heard of.

The Conversation

77 Good News For Those Who Gave Up On The World

South Korea has shut down the dog meat market. Australia could completely eliminate cervical cancer by 2028. France has banned influencers from promoting dangerous cosmetic surgery. These are just some of the good news stories not getting nearly enough attention. And there are plenty more where those came from...

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Jacinda Ardern fund targets cervical cancer in Pacific

Pacific women, who are at greater risk of cervical cancer, will benefit from a new program backed by Jacinda Ardern and Melinda French Gates.

AAP

HPV vaccine rollout faces wild theories and real questions. The govt is unready for both

The recent launch of a nationwide vaccination programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer in teenage girls and women has been met with scepticism and doomsday predictions by a section of very vocal critics of vaccination on social media.

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Free HPV Vaccine for Girls What Parents Need to Know

Human Papillomavirus or HPV is a group of more than 100 related viruses, some of which are classified as high risk types because they can cause cancer. Persistent infection with high risk HPV strains, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases globally.…

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The cervical cancer signs to know as reality TV star urges women to act

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The cervical cancer symptoms to look for after Jersey Shore star Snooki reveals diagnosis

The reality television alum shared her diagnosis in a TikTok post

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This One Health Appointment Could Save a Woman’s Life : Don’t Skip It

In busy routines filled with work, family, and responsibilities, many women postpone their own health appointments. However, annual health checkups are not optional they are preventive tools that can detect serious conditions early. According to global health organizations like the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

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Noughties reality TV star announces cervical cancer diagnosis: ‘Get your Pap smears done’

Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has urged fans to attend their cervical screenings as she publicly announced her cancer diagnosis.

The Independent UK

Jersey Shore star Snooki reveals cervical cancer diagnosis

The MTV reality star urged other women to get their smear tests done

Evening Standard

Jersey Shore star reveals cervical cancer diagnosis

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says she is likely to have a hysterectomy

The Independent UK

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi diagnosed with cervical cancer

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi has been diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer and is considering a hysterectomy.

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Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening for cancer

Researchers say blood sample strip, which can be used at home, can pick up virus that causes cervical cancer

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There’s finally a smear test alternative – but why has it taken so long?

IN FOCUS : As scientists discover that menstrual blood can be tested for signs of cervical cancer, Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores why it took 75 years for researchers to put an end to women’s pain and suffering

The Independent UK

Testing menstrual blood for HPV could be alternative to smear test, study finds

About 70 per cent of cases are prevented through cervical screening, according to cancer research, and the HPV vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by 90 per cent.

The Independent UK

One in four school leavers have higher cancer risk because they skipped this vaccine

A ‘concerning’ number of students are missing out on the crucial HPV vaccines, says health minister

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A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe

For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination

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The Independent UK

Woman who says smear test saved her life urges others not to delay screening

Gayle Maxwell, who was diagnosed with cancer aged 39 in 2015, is sharing her story as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

The Independent UK

Grandmother says two-minute test in her 30s saved her life

Gayle Maxwell had a smear test in January 2015, after delaying it to enjoy the Christmas holidays

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Newly available self-tests could drive further reductions in STDs amid a declining trend

Last year, the US authorities approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis — as well as the first home-based kit for the virus that causes cervical cancer.

The Independent UK

Study finds school HPV vaccine also cuts cancer risk in unvaccinated women

Researchers have discovered new ‘herd effects’ of school-based vaccination programmes

The Independent UK

Federal guidelines now include at-home test to check for cervical cancer

There are more than 13,000 new cases and 4,000 deaths tied to cervical cancer in the U.S. each year

The Independent UK

Am I more at risk of cervical cancer if I get HPV?

HPV is often considered a taboo subject.

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Scientists call for vaccinating boys against HPV to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer caused by HPV kills nearly 350,000 women every year

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