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Cervical cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

  • Cervical cancer is cancer arising from the cervix.[1] It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.[2] Early on there are typically no symptoms. Later symptoms may include: abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sex.[1]
  • Cervical cancer typically develops from precancerous changes over 10 to 20 years
  • HPV vaccines protect against two high risk strains of this family of viruses and may prevent up to 65 to 75% of cervical cancers
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  • Worldwide, cervical cancer is both the fourth most common cause of cancer and the fourth most common cause of death from cancer in women.
  • 70% of cervical cancers occur in developing countries.[5] In low income countries it is the most common cause of cancer death.[11] In developed countries, the widespread use of cervical screening programs has dramatically reduced rates of cervical cancer.
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    Do you think you need to focus on one specific type of cancer? I see cervical and breast cancers in your research.
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National Cancer Institute - 0 views

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    A fact sheet about the National Cancer Institute funding of cancer research. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 1.1
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    A fact sheet about the National Cancer Institute funding of cancer research. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 1.1
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