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Cervical cancer affects around 2,800 women each year in the UK, and is the second most common cancer in women under 35.
Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by high risk strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). All girls in England aged 12-13 are now offered a vaccination against the two most common types of high-risk HPV. Current vaccines have the potential to prevent around 7 out of 10 cases of cervical cancer.
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- Prof Jack Cuzick
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Latest Cervical cancer news from Cancer Research UK
- News story: Cervical smear tests 'could also detect ovarian and womb cancer'
10 January 2013 - News story: One in five women still missing cervical screening appointments
19 October 2012 - News story: Single HPV test 'predicts cancer risk for up to 18 years'
30 July 2012 - Press Release: 'Jade effect' helps save lives as cervical cancer rates rise
1 June 2012 - Press Release: HPV testing followed by smear could improve cervical screening
29 February 2012 - News story: HPV vaccine 'could substantially reduce' cervical cancer incidence
9 November 2011 - News story: HPV home tests for cervical cancer prove effective in study
4 November 2011 - News story: Report reveals global breast and cervical cancer trends
15 September 2011 - Press Release: Two HPV tests better than one for cervical screening
24 August 2011 - News story: Drop in pre-cancerous cervical changes in Australia after HPV vaccination introduced
17 June 2011
- Press Release: First figures help set the standard for gynaecological cancer surgery
5 November 2012 - News story: Deprived communities face higher risk of cervical cancer
9 October 2012 - News story: Researchers identify cervical cells most susceptible to HPV infection
11 June 2012 - News story: One in six worldwide cancers down to 'largely preventable or treatable' infection
9 May 2012 - News story: HPV testing for cervical cancer 'the best option for women over 30'
15 December 2011 - Press Release: Cervical cancers rise in young women
5 November 2011 - Press Release: HPV testing in screening programme saves 3,500 women from unnecessary tests
28 September 2011 - News story: Contraceptive intrauterine devices could reduce risk of cervical cancer
13 September 2011 - News story: Study suggests girls need cervical screen reminder following HPV vaccination
8 July 2011 - Press Release: Older women sidestep embarassing cervical smear tests
14 June 2011
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