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NCCN Establishes Guidelines for Treating People With HIV and Cancer

February 27th 2018, 7:38pm

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Treatment of HIV has drastically improved since the 1980s, but many of these individuals are still facing barriers to proper cancer care.

FDA Approves Test to Identify Women with Increased Risk for Cervical Cancer

February 14th 2018, 1:30am

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This HPV-based test can help identify women who are at an increased risk for cervical cancer.

The Voice Behind Cervivor Vows to Help Win the War on Cervical Cancer

January 29th 2018, 12:47am

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A change Felder hopes to evoke is to get more cervical cancer survivors talking about the disease to help eliminate the stigma attached to having a below the belt cancer.

Coping With Cervical Cancer and Reproductive Concerns

January 16th 2018, 12:18am

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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Learn how women with cervical cancer can manage potential fertility concerns.

Researchers Turn to Blueberries in Fight Against Cervical Cancer

January 9th 2018, 12:15am

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Radiation therapy alone reduced the number of cancer cells by 20 percent and the blueberry extract alone by 25 percent. But when combined, the blueberry extract and radiation therapy led to a 70 percent reduction in the number of human cervical cancer cells.

Inner-Ear Buildup of Cisplatin May Cause Hearing Loss

January 5th 2018, 12:38am

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“As the population of cancer survivors continues to grow, so does the importance of addressing the long-term sequelae of cancer treatment,” the authors wrote. “This hearing loss can result in multifaceted decrease in quality of life, and in pediatric patients it can impact social and academic development.”

First Biosimilar to Treat Cancer Gets FDA Approval

September 14th 2017, 10:54pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the first ever biosimilar to treat a variety of cancers.

Senate Releases Plan for Repealing Affordable Care Act, as Cancer Advocates Weigh In

June 22nd 2017, 10:23pm

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This morning, Senate Republican leaders released the draft of a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

More Early Cancers Diagnosed After the Affordable Care Act

May 19th 2017, 5:11pm

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After the Affordable Care Act was passed, a study found that there were more stage 1 cancer diagnoses across the nation.

Many Women Are Not Up to Date With Pap Tests

May 17th 2017, 9:48pm

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Pap smears are an important test that can detect cervical cancer, but unfortunately many women are not up to date with their testing.