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 ...

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 ...

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of awareness, screening and prevention. A new study found that the percentage of women screened for cervical cancer ...

A close friend of mine recently had an abnormal result on a routine Pap test that led to a cancer diagnosis. I know cancer ...

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 ...

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind at-home cervical cancer screening tool in an effort to provide a more accessible alternative to Pap smear tests. The goal ...

To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from ...