cervical cancer, Black women

3 crucial facts about cervical cancer in Black women
Findings show Black women face higher cervical cancer risks. Learn about the crucial factors behind these statistics and how to protect yourself and loved ones.
Sneaky signs of cervical cancer women should never ignore, including a ‘foul’ side effect
Nearly 13,400 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year and about 4,300 women will die from the disease, the American Cancer Society predicted.
Black Women Face Higher Risks of Developing And Dying From Cervical Cancer, Research Shows
New research highlights how much more vulnerable Black women are to developing cervical cancer and facing higher mortality rates.
Black Women Are Dying from Cervical Cancer at Alarming Rates—Here’s Why
Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer that occurs in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. This area, which has a donut-shaped structure, plays a crucial role in reproductive health.
How a 12-year-old is raising awareness for preventing cervical cancer
At just 12 years old, Juliana recently attended a cervical cancer summit and is now leading the way to help raise awareness about the human papillomavirus and how getting the vaccine can help prevent it. "When I got it, I was like, it's just a normal vaccine, but I didn't realize how much it could help," Juliana said.
Cervical Cancer major cause of mortality among women
A sexually transmitted infection, it is one of the major causes of cancer mortality in women in developing countries. WHO further estimates that a woman dies every two seconds from cervical cancer and in Ghana, it is the leading cause of gynaecological deaths.
Sioux Falls woman spreads awareness on cervical cancer
Sioux Falls woman spreads awareness on cervical cancer
Abnormal intermenstrual bleeding, a critical warning sign of cervical cancer
Abnormal intermenstrual bleeding, such as spotting or unexpected bleeding between cycles, is a crucial red flag that may indicate cervical cancer. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Reproductive and Oncofertility specialist Associate Professor Dr Mohd Faisal Ahmad said many women mistakenly dismiss the early signs of cervical cancer as routine symptoms,
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Sisters of Waterford woman who died of cervical cancer aged 39 settle case against HSE
Accounting technician, Mary Walsh was only 39 years of age when she died of cervical cancer just months after she was ...
Could the FDA's recently approved Pap smear alternative reduce racial disparities in cervical cancer deaths?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore how a new Pap smear alternative may help prevent deaths from cervical ...
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Local doctor raises awareness for cervical cancer screening and prevention
More than 13,000 women are diagnosed with the cancer each year, but those rates are dropping thanks to advances in ...
Mom, 31, Demands More Tests After Docs Dismiss Cancer Symptoms as 'Stress and Hormones': 'I Had to Advocate for Myself'
Mom of 3 Molly Pardue was diagnosed with cervical cancer after demanding a pap smear — and underwent chemotherapy and other ...
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Shares Lifestyle Habits to Improve Cervical Health and Boost Fertility
With sedentary lifestyle choices you will only increase the chances of cervical problems and decrease your likelihood of ...