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Cervical Cancer: Could You Have It and Not Know It?

The National Cervical Cancer Coalition has designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. The focus of this awareness campaign is upon the prevention and early detection of the HPV (human papilloma virus) and cervical changes leading to cancer. There are as many as 70 different strains of HPV and while some can cause genital warts, other... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2012, comments (2)|
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Question of the Week: Will You Get Your Son or Daughter the HPV Vaccine?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in men. HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease, causes genital warts that can lead to head, neck, anal, and penile cancers in men. The drug has been approved for use in males ages 9 to 26. The FDA previously... Read moreChevron
posted 10/19/2009, comments (6)|
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What do I ask my pediatrician about the HPV vaccine?

As a mother, you are faced with certain realities.  Teens are having sex, and your ability to know whether your teen will use common sense and protection, or talk to you before making a decision to have sex, is really unpredictable.  Experts say that HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is at epidemic levels, meaning the likelihood that your... Read moreChevron
posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)|
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Why get tested for STDs? What to Expect?

Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status?  Are you really sure about that?  Then you need to know as much as you can about STDs.  Specifically, it's a really good idea to know what tests are available, in case you think you may have an STD.  You'll want to get the results... Read moreChevron
posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)|
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Male Circumcision Reduces Risk of HPV and HIV Infections & Cervical Cancer

Evidence continues to indicate that male circumcision reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections and even certain types of cancer. In the past week alone, studies have pointed to a significant reduction in the risk of HIV infection in heterosexual African American men, known to have been exposed to the virus. In other studies, male... Read moreChevron
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