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CURE’s cervical cancer page is an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest cervical cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on cervical cancer.

Addition of Chemo After Chemoradiation Fails to Improve Survival in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

June 4th 2021, 8:00pm

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Treatment with chemotherapy following the standard chemoradiation treatment failed to improve multiple survival outcomes in women with locally advanced cervical cancer.

‘Great Deal of Work’ Still Needed to Reverse Increasing Rates of Several HPV-Related Cancers

May 20th 2021, 6:00pm

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Almost 20 years of data indicate that the incidence of HPV-related cervical cancer is noticeably declining, however other cancers related to the virus continue, and are expected, to increase.

Novel Therapy May Address ‘High Unmet Clinical Need’ in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

April 28th 2021, 1:00pm

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Treatment with tisotumab vedotin, a novel antibody-drug conjugate, in women with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, led to an objective response rate of 24% with a manageable safety profile.

15 Years Later, What Have We Learned About the HPV Vaccine?

March 19th 2021, 1:00pm

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The HPV vaccine has been shown to help prevent cervical cancer, but what if you didn’t get the vaccine in time to prevent the disease?

People Share Their Thoughts on Getting the HPV Vaccine to Help Prevent Certain Types of Cancer Later in Life

February 15th 2021, 7:00pm

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On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share their thoughts on getting the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain types of cancer later in life. Here is what some of them shared.

HPV Vaccine Substantially Lowers Cervical Cancer Risk, First Patient Cured of HIV Dies from Cancer, and More

October 2nd 2020, 3:00pm

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From study results demonstrating that the HPV vaccine substantially reduces the risk of cervical cancer to the first person known to be cured of HIV dying from acute myeloid leukemia, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

FDA Approves Expanded Use of CINtec PLUS Cytology Test in Preventing Cervical Cancer

September 16th 2020, 5:48pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of the biomarker test CINtec PLUS Cytology that looks at HPV related biomarkers that could lead to cervical cancer. This is the first triage test approved in this space.

Prioritizing Family Health History

April 15th 2020, 5:00pm

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Make sure to prioritize your family health history to understand your risk of cancer.

Immunotherapy Shows Survival Benefit in Cervical Cancer After Chemoradiotherapy

April 5th 2020, 6:00pm

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Immunotherapy used after chemoradiotherapy shows better survival outcomes for patients with cervical cancer.

New Biological Approaches Shed Light on the Genomics of Cervical Cancer

March 31st 2020, 10:43pm

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New biological advances are giving patients and their care teams a better understanding of cervical cancer — a disease that affects thousands each year.