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Why the HPV Vaccine Matters
Read More: Why the HPV Vaccine Matters+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio [HealthyWomen logo] Why the HPV Vaccine Matters SUPER: HPV = human papillomavirus HPV affects almost everyone Image: Large group of people with almost everyone the same color Narrator: You’ve probably heard of HPV, but did you know that almost all of us will get it at some point? HPV stands…
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Why the HPV Vaccine Matters
Read More: Why the HPV Vaccine Matters+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio [HealthyWomen logo] Why the HPV Vaccine Matters SUPER: HPV = human papillomavirus HPV affects almost everyone Image: Large group of people with almost everyone the same color Narrator: You’ve probably heard of HPV, but did you know that almost all of us will get it at some point? HPV stands…
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Cervical Cancer Screening and At-Home HPV Testing
Read More: Cervical Cancer Screening and At-Home HPV TestingJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Good news for anyone with a cervix! New federal guidelines make it easier to get screened for cervical cancer. According to new guidelines adopted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in January 2026, high-risk HPV testing has been identified as the preferred first step for cervical cancer…
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Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?
Read More: Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?Joslyn Paguio was diagnosed with HPV, the virus that can cause cervical cancer, in the middle of her freshman year of college. She was given no further information by her school medical clinic, but she did her own research and found an OB-GYN, who discovered that Paguio’s HPV strain was high-risk for becoming cancer and…
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HPV Vaccination Around the World
Read More: HPV Vaccination Around the WorldJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. + Infographic text HPV (human papillomavirus) is very common — so common that almost all of us will get it at some point. HPV infections often go away on their own, but the virus can cause some types of cancer. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, and…
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Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?
Read More: Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?A growing number of American women are overdue for their recommended cervical cancer screenings, a statistic healthcare providers (HCPs) worry could be one reason behind the increase in late stage (stages 2 to 4) cervical cancer diagnoses among certain groups. Another theory is lack of HPV vaccination. Miami mother Avi Grant-Noonan was up to date…
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Do Ethnicity and Race Put People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers?
Read More: Do Ethnicity and Race Put People at Higher Risk for Head and Neck Cancers?If you’re Black, your risk of developing head and neck cancer — which consists of cancers of the lips, mouth, voice box, throat and salivary glands — is twice as high as if you’re white. For many years, it was thought genetic factors might be at play, but recent research suggests that the increased risk…
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Access, Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an Adult
Read More: How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an AdultMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP This resource was created with support from Merck. + Video transcript What you need to know about getting the HPV vaccine as an adult. Narrator: HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and several types of cancers, including cervical, anal, vaginal,…
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cancer, Espanol, Head and neck cancer, Hpv, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sexually transmitted infections, Stds, Sti
¿Cuál es la conexión entre el VPH y el cáncer de cabeza y cuello?
Read More: ¿Cuál es la conexión entre el VPH y el cáncer de cabeza y cuello?Jennifer Grandis, M.D. hizo la revisión de este documento. + Infographic text for accessibility En los últimos 20 años, los casos de cáncer a la garganta, un tipo de cáncer de cabeza y cuello conocido como cáncer orofaríngeo, han aumentado, específicamente aquellos asociados con el virus del papiloma humano (VPH). El VPH es un virus…
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cancer, Espanol, Head and neck cancer, Hpv, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sexually transmitted infections, Stds, Sti
Manejar el impacto del cáncer de cabeza y cuello
Read More: Manejar el impacto del cáncer de cabeza y cuelloEn la primavera de 2013, Wendy Sutton notó una úlcera en su lengua que no sanaba. Después de muchas citas odontológicas, finalmente hizo que la removieran un año después. Wendy no consideró la posibilidad de enviar una muestra a algún laboratorio para que se hicieran pruebas. Pero en marzo de 2014, recibió un diagnóstico de…
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Planned Parenthood Saved Me From Cervical Cancer
Read More: Planned Parenthood Saved Me From Cervical CancerAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up as the child of a Mexican, Catholic mother and a Palestinian, Muslim father, I lived by my parents’ two strict rules: You don’t talk about sex. You don’t even think about having sex until you’re married. I followed the first rule so carefully, for so long. The…
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15 Minutes With: Jaclyn Smith Talks to HealthyWoman on the 20th Anniversary of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Jaclyn Smith Talks to HealthyWoman on the 20th Anniversary of Her Breast Cancer DiagnosisJaclyn Smith, one of the original Charlie’s Angels, is an award-winning actress and entrepreneur who played Kelly Garret on the popular TV show for five years, among many other accomplishments. In 1985, Smith introduced a fashion line in K-Mart, becoming one of the first celebrities to develop her own brand. She has since gone on…
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cancer, Head and neck cancer, Hpv, mental health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sexually transmitted infections, Stds, Sti
Coping With the Emotional Impact of Head and Neck Cancer
Read More: Coping With the Emotional Impact of Head and Neck CancerIn the spring of 2013, Wendy Sutton noticed an ulcer on her tongue that wouldn’t go away. After numerous dental appointments, she finally had it removed nearly a year later. Wendy didn’t consider that a sample might be sent off for testing. But in March 2014, she was diagnosed with oral cancer, one of many…
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Prevention, Preventive health, Real women real stories, Vaccinations, Vaccines
How a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in My 20s Taught Me How to Live
Read More: How a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in My 20s Taught Me How to LiveAs told to Liz Sauchelli When I was younger, I wanted to be the next Oprah. As a broadcaster, my mind was always on the next story or package to produce. At 25, after years of freelancing, I’d finally landed a full-time job with health benefits and I felt like I was on my way…
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Understanding Your HPV Type and the Risks That Go With It
Read More: Understanding Your HPV Type and the Risks That Go With ItMedically reviewed by Nancy R. Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP
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Access, Access to health care, Cervical cancer, Gender, Hpv, Lgbtq, Prevention, Preventive health, Transgender
Removing Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening for the LGBTQ Community
Read More: Removing Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening for the LGBTQ CommunityReviewed by Dr. Sue Yom As executive director of the National LGBT Cancer Network, Scout, who goes by only one name, knows better than most about the importance of staying up to date on cancer screenings. And yet, Scout admits he’s frequently put off his own screenings for human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. Because…
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Conversation Tips for Talking With a Patient About HPV
Read More: Conversation Tips for Talking With a Patient About HPVMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Fast Facts: Here’s What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer and HPV
Read More: Fast Facts: Here’s What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer and HPVMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP A cervical cancer diagnosis is scary — and for good reason. The American Cancer Society estimates that around 14,480 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2021, and about 4,290 of them will die. Black and Hispanic women are more likely than white women to…
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Cervical Cancer Prevention
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Cervical Cancer PreventionMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP Cervical cancer has steadily become less and less common. “It’s a preventable cancer because we do a lot of effort in screening to find precancer and treat or remove those precancerous cells so they don’t progress to cancer cells,” said Nancy Berman, a nurse practitioner and…
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Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
It’s Baaaack: An Old HPV Infection Can Become Active Again as You Get Older
Read More: It’s Baaaack: An Old HPV Infection Can Become Active Again as You Get OlderMedically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP When Tracy Jimenez was 45, she experienced excruciating back and leg pain that sent her to the emergency room, where a doctor diagnosed her with a sciatic nerve issue. Jimenez continued to suffer for almost a year and rushed back to the emergency room after passing…
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Cervical cancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening During COVID-19 and Beyond
Read More: The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening During COVID-19 and BeyondMedically reviewed by Nancy R. Berman MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP Even though she was having symptoms like pelvic pain and bleeding for almost a year before she finally saw a doctor, Lily Taylor wasn’t expecting bad news. Never mind that she hadn’t been getting regular Pap tests, HPV tests or other recommended screenings. She figured…
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cancer, caregiving, Head and neck cancer, Hpv, Prevention, Preventive health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Stds, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Head and Neck Cancer
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Head and Neck CancerMedically reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Grandis If you’ve recently received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. HealthyWomen asked Dr. Eleni Rettig, a head and neck surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, to suggest questions…
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Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Worse?
Read More: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Worse?Medically reviewed by Dr. Lauren R. Wilson. When Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett died of anal cancer in 2009, it put a spotlight on a disease that isn’t talked about much but has early symptoms similar to everyday hemorrhoids. Understanding the risk factors and the differences between anal cancer and hemorrhoids is critical to staying…
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cancer, Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Real women real stories, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Cervical Cancer Taught Me to Talk About My Vagina
Read More: Cervical Cancer Taught Me to Talk About My VaginaJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. My community, the Hispanic community, can be very shy about penises and vaginas. Most of the time, we’d rather not talk about them. I’m college educated, and I’ve seen pretty much everything you can name working as a New York City police officer for over 20 years, but I…
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cancer, Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Ridding the World of Cervical Cancer
Read More: Ridding the World of Cervical CancerJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Medically reviewed by Dr. DaCarla Albright. Sheri Carpenter was in the middle of a busy waitressing shift at Dalts American Grill when she began to bleed through her uniform. The 45-year-old single mother of three was feeling tired and suspected a kidney infection, but the excessive bleeding scared her…
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Ceo blog, Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, Hpv, Prevention, Preventive health, Vaccinations, Vaccines
Don’t Put Off Your Screening and Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
Read More: Don’t Put Off Your Screening and Vaccination for Cervical CancerEvery January, an alarm in my phone reminds me it’s time to schedule my preventive health screenings. We’re all busy and are notorious for putting ourselves last on our list of things to take care of. The family pet comes before us — and I have a survey we took to prove it. 2021 is…
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Ending the Stigma Around Cancers Caused by HPV
Read More: Ending the Stigma Around Cancers Caused by HPVReviewed by: Dr. Carole Fakhry It’s not uncommon for celebrities to go public with a cancer diagnosis, but Michael Douglas wasn’t just open about his illness — he was also frank about what caused it. In 2013, Douglas revealed that his cancer was attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that is often sexually transmitted.…
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How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party
Read More: How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge PartyAs told to Diana Whitney At first, I thought it was a hemorrhoid. I experienced a lot of itching and found blood in the toilet consistently for a few months. “This is not normal,” I thought. So I went to see my gynecologist, who had actually informed me years ago that I had HPV. She…
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New American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Statement from HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C
Read More: New American Cancer Society Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Statement from HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-CAt HealthyWomen, we believe that women should be educated and empowered to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. With this in mind, I’d like to discuss the new cervical cancer screening guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS). While we believe that the ACS had the best of intentions…
