It’s easy to brush off certain symptoms — but ignoring them could be a big mistake. Cervical cancer is a slow-burner that often flies under the radar in its early stages, quietly growing for months or ...

As Canada moves to modernize cervical cancer screening, a new study suggests most women do not yet understand or trust the ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cases of cervical cancer. However, other factors such as smoking, having a weak immune system, and long-term use of birth control pills can increase a person’s ...

The country implemented a national vaccination program to prevent the disease in 2007. New data show that in 2021, no women ...

Two women share their stories of cervical cancer — a cancer that rarely causes symptoms until it’s advanced. A Pap smear is the best way to diagnose cervical cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent it.

Cervical cancer may cause a person to experience increased levels of discharge, strong-smelling or watery discharge, or discharge containing blood. However, atypical vaginal discharge can commonly ...

When it comes to cervical cancer, the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute often hears questions like these: “My mother and sister had cervical cancer. Does that mean that I’ll ...

Cervical cancer is commonly associated with HPV infection. But some cases are found in people who test negative for HPV. There’s currently no clear definition for this type of cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer diagnoses are quite rare, with only about 13,000 women diagnosed every year, according to the American Cancer Society (317,000 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, for ...