Sociocultural factors influencing women’s adherence to colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening: a systematic review | BMC Public Health

A total of 1523 studies were found during the initial search of the included databases. After removing duplicate articles and the process of primary and secondary screening, 53 papers were considered for inclusion in this study. The qualifying papers were evaluated using the MMAT to guarantee that they were of high quality. No article was … Read more

Cut the Clutter in Gynaecological Cancer Diagnosis

More than 60% of patients with cervical cancer and 30% of those with endometrial cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when survival rates are lowest. Although intensifying screening may seem logical, unnecessary procedures can be harmful. Routine procedures such as ultrasound, though often considered harmless, can lead to poorly indicated hysteroscopies and unnecessary biopsies, … Read more

Global warming contributes to higher cancer mortality in women

Scientists have found that global warming in the Middle East and North Africa is making breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer more common and more deadly. The rise in rates is small but statistically significant, suggesting a notable increase in cancer risk and fatalities over time. “As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among women also rises … Read more

Wastewater monitoring offers new tool for cervical cancer prevention

Scientists in Uruguay have found genotypes of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) linked to cervical cancer in urban wastewater, saying it could help inform disease prevention efforts. They believe their findings, published in the journal Food and Environmental Virology, position wastewater monitoring as a useful tool for finding information about diseases in low- and middle-income countries, where epidemiological data … Read more

Home Self-Collection Equals Clinic Exam for HPV Screening

A self-collection (SC) device that could easily be used at home proved safe and accurate for cervical screening in the SELF-CERV prospective nonrandomized clinical trial, as reported in JAMA Network Open. Known as the Teal Wand, the device was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use. When compared with … Read more

Many Early-Onset Cancers Increasing, Particularly in Women

Rates of certain cancers in the United States — including breast, colorectal, and thyroid cancers — increased between 2010 and 2019 among patients aged less than 50 years, while overall cancer incidence and mortality rates did not increase, a new study found.  Among the more than two million cases of early-onset cancer diagnosed during this … Read more

Association between knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening behaviors among women aged 20 to 49 years: a cross-sectional study in six provinces, China | BMC Public Health

Based on this cross-section study, we found that 37.6% of women aged 20–49 years in China reported experience of cervical cancer screening. The findings from our study suggested that the level of cervical cancer knowledge was relatively low, with less than half of women demonstrating a high knowledge level (score ≥ 5). The proportion of high knowledge … Read more

Associations of Atopobium, Garderella, Megasphaera, Prevotella, Sneathia, and Streptococcus with human papillomavirus infection, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Infectious Diseases

Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, et al. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2024;74(3):229–63. Brisson M, Kim JJ, Canfell K, et al. Impact of HPV vaccination and cervical screening on cervical cancer elimination: a comparative modelling analysis in 78 … Read more

Overcoming challenges and achieving high HPV vaccination uptake in Cameroon: lessons learned from a gender-neutral and single-dose program and community engagement | BMC Public Health

This study highlights the implementation process and major interventions used to improve coverage. Organization of HPV vaccine introduction HPV vaccination was introduced through routine immunization in 2020 in all vaccination health facilities and selected schools. The first phase involved a cascade training of health and communication stakeholders at all the health pyramid levels. This step … Read more

Denmark on track to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040 — a global first, study says

COPENHAGEN, April 15 — Denmark aims to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040 thanks to a national HPV vaccination campaign and screening programme, the Danish Cancer Society said on Monday. “Even before 2040, so few women may have the disease that it may be considered eradicated,” the Danish Cancer Society said in a statement. “It would … Read more