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ADXS11-001 immunotherapy targeting HPV-E7: Preliminary survival data from a phase II study in Indian women with recurrent/refractory cervical cancer
Unlike breast cancer where a small lump is first detected, cervical cancer is dangerously deceptive in that it usually presents no signs in the earlier stages.
Pelosi mentioned childhood immunization, and that’s there, but that’s more for children than women ... But cervical cancer, breast cancer, birth defects — nope, unless you label programs on obesity and tobacco as preventing birth defects.More quotes »
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HPV Infection Lasts Longer in Young Black Women: Study
infection tends to lasts longer in college-aged black women than whites, possibly setting them up for a higher risk of cervical cancer, according to a new study.The researchers also found that black women are 70 percent more likely to have an abnormal Pap Read more »
Around the web
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Gateshead: Cervical cancer survivors organise Gateshead charity walk
TWO former cancer patients are calling on fellow Geordies to put their best foot forward to help beat the disease. Jane McClelland, 35, from Washington, Tyne and Wear, and Shona Ritchie, 32, from Blaydon, Gateshead, will lead the region’s first ever Jo’s 9:48 AM from ChronicleLive Read more »
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Rwanda: Ngoma - Vaccination Against Cervical Cancer Should Be Emphasized
Dr. William Namanya the director of Kibungo Hospital is calling upon all people who are supposed to be vaccinating against the cervical cancer to follow the given guidelines and to fully participate in it because it is very much in existence in Rwanda. D 5/29/12 from AllAfrica.com Read more »
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Sky Living To Broadcast Jade Goody Tribute
Sky Living is set to air a new documentary about Jade Goody, with a focus on her battle against cervical cancer. Jade’s Legacy: The Fight Goes On is to be broadcast on June 7th, three years after she succumbed to the disease. The first documentary from p 7:04 AM from On The Box Read more »
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Advaxis completes patient enrollment in Phase II trial of ADXS-HPV
Advaxis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has completed patient enrollment in Phase II trial of ADXS-HPV in women with recurrent/refractory cervical cancer who have failed cytotoxic therapy. Patients with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both, and wh 5:51 AM from Pharmaceutical Business Review Read more »
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Cancer Society Recommendations for Pap Smears
A Pap smear screens for cervical cancer. During a speculum exam, your physician collects cell samples from the inner and outer walls of your cervix, and a lab examines the cervical cells under a microscope. Abnormal Pap smear results indicate that the ce from Live Strong Read more »
