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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Positive news: HPV vaccine provides long-term protection

A new Swedish study shows that the HPV vaccine reduces the risk of cervical cancer for at least 18 years, with those vaccinated before age 17 experiencing nearly an 80% lower risk than unvaccinated women.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cervical cancer is the 'fastest-rising' form in Canada as doctors urge action

Cervical cancer is rapidly increasing in Canada, prompting health officials to call for more government action despite a long-term elimination plan.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jasmiina Yildiz fell ill with cancer – Here’s how she is doing now

Jasmiina Yildiz, a prominent figure in Finnish reality television, discusses her recent battle with cervical cancer and her return to entertainment.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Seriously Ill Jasmiina Yildiz: Surgery Ahead

Jasmiina Yildiz, known for her participation in Big Brother and the Nikotellen podcast, is battling cervical cancer as she prepares to participate in a new show.

Feb 24 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Teacher dying of cervical cancer, 38, shares one hidden sign of the disease

A 38-year-old teacher battling stage three cervical cancer highlights the overlooked symptoms of the disease, linking her experience to the recent diagnosis of reality star Snooki.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

OUS: 576 women alerted about unreliable test results

Oslo University Hospital has recommended that 576 women undergo new HPV testing due to a technical error discovered in their screening equipment.

Feb 23 • 16:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she has cervical cancer

Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, famed for her role in 'Jersey Shore', has disclosed her Stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis in a recent TikTok video.

Feb 23 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Reality TV Star Receives Cancer Diagnosis - 'There It Was'

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, known from the reality show Jersey Shore, has been diagnosed with cervical cancer but emphasizes the importance of regular screenings after early detection.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi diagnosed with cervical cancer

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, known for her appearance on 'Jersey Shore', has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer and urges her followers to prioritize their health with regular screenings.

Feb 21 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Reality star who disappeared from the public eye diagnosed with cancer

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, a former star of the reality show Jersey Shore, has announced her diagnosis of cervical cancer in a recent TikTok video.

Feb 21 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jersey Shore star Snooki tells fans she is battling cancer

Reality star Snooki has announced her diagnosis of cervical cancer and is encouraging her followers to get tested regularly.

Feb 20 • 23:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Foundation unveils free cervical, prostate cancer screening in A’Ibom

OncoBridge Foundation has launched free cervical and prostate cancer screenings in Akwa Ibom State for residents as part of World Cancer Day 2026 activities.

Feb 19 • 06:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Project allows cervical cancer screening in Xingu Park (MT)

An NGO project enables indigenous women in Xingu Indigenous Park, Mato Grosso, to be screened for cervical cancer through awareness and molecular testing.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prevention Starts with Knowledge: The Importance of Timely Testing for Women's Health

The article emphasizes the critical role of colposcopy in diagnosing and treating cervical pathologies, particularly following abnormal Pap test results or HPV infections.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Vrček: New mandatory vaccination - an ideological attack of the medical profession on prevention

The Croatian Ministry of Health is proposing mandatory HPV vaccinations amid public health campaigns focusing on women's sexual health.

Feb 13 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A revolution in women's health: menstrual blood reveals cancer just as well as a doctor

Recent research suggests testing menstrual blood for the human papillomavirus (HPV) could provide a more convenient and equally effective alternative for cervical cancer screening compared to traditional methods.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cancer: In Madagascar, the invaluable support of professionals for women in terminal phase

In Madagascar, cervical cancer poses a significant threat to women, but new initiatives are providing crucial support for those in terminal stages of the disease.

Feb 10 • 09:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The hidden cost of cancer: households spend around 375 thousand pesos a year to treat the disease

The article discusses the significant financial burden that cancer treatment imposes on Mexican households, highlighting the case of Selene, who faced economic instability after her mother's late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis.

Feb 10 • 04:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Midwives spot something unusual while nurse gives birth - now she has six months to live

A nurse in the UK has been diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after giving birth, with doctors giving her just six months to live despite ongoing treatment.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

HPV vaccine shows lasting protection after 12 years, study indicates

A population study in Scotland shows that the HPV vaccination has long-lasting effects, with a sustained reduction in high-grade cervical lesions among over 270,000 women monitored for up to 12 years.

Feb 6 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening

A new menstrual blood test has been developed that can detect HPV, potentially providing a convenient and non-invasive alternative to traditional cervical cancer screening methods.

Feb 6 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Research allowed Victoria to avoid cervical cancer

A woman named Victoria, who showed no symptoms of cervical issues, discovered significant health changes through routine HPV testing, leading to early intervention and prevention of cervical cancer.

Feb 6 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum who first felt pain just after partner died diagnosed with cancer a year on

A mother from Bourne, Lincolnshire was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer after experiencing undiagnosed pelvic pain for a year, following the death of her partner.

Feb 6 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

A menstrual blood test allows the detection of the human papillomavirus

A new menstrual blood test has been developed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer, helping to improve screening for women who may avoid traditional tests due to discomfort or stigma.

Feb 6 • 01:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda to Introduce Vaccine Against Six Cancers

Rwanda plans to introduce Gardasil 9, a new HPV vaccine, to enhance cancer protection and aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027, potentially becoming the first African nation to include it in its national immunization program.

Feb 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A revolutionary method that could soon detect signs of cancer early

New research suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could offer a precise and practical screening method, addressing low participation rates in conventional tests.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

WHO: More than a third of all cancer cases can be prevented

A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that over one-third of global cancer cases are preventable, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancers accounting for nearly half of them.

Feb 5 • 06:50 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Study: Menstrual blood can indicate HPV infection

A study published in The BMJ explores the potential of using menstrual blood for HPV testing as a less stressful alternative to traditional cervical screenings.

Feb 5 • 02:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Every day I think I'm going to wake up well,' says businesswoman from AC with lung cancer after treatment for cervical tumor

Mariana Quintela, a 32-year-old businesswoman, faces her second battle with cancer, having been previously treated for cervical cancer before recently receiving a lung cancer diagnosis.

Feb 4 • 18:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Mexican seeks to revolutionize cancer treatment: microfibers that attack the tumor and protect healthy organs

A new Mexican technology proposes administering chemotherapy for cervical cancer directly inside the vaginal cavity as a suppository to release the medication at the tumor site and avoid adverse effects of intravenous chemotherapy.

Feb 3 • 21:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

HPV: Only three times in life for early detection?

The HPV vaccine is deemed a significant medical success, capable of preventing a majority of cervical cancer cases, and Australia aims to fully eliminate the disease by 2035 due to its effective national HPV vaccination program.

Feb 2 • 22:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancer

A football tournament in Zimbabwe highlighted cervical cancer awareness and promoted the HPV vaccine among 200 teenage girls from six African countries.

Feb 1 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctor warns women could be missing 'most noticeable' cancer sign - what to look for

A GP has issued a warning to women about a significant cancer symptom that should be checked immediately, highlighting the importance of awareness ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Jan 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

This hospice has a bold new mission: saving lives

A hospice in eastern Uganda is focusing on cervical cancer screenings to save lives in a region where early diagnosis is uncommon and many women fear testing.

Jan 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I checked three symptoms online and thought it was just menopause

Michelle Griggs, 50, misattributed her symptoms of night sweats, aching joints, and unusual bleeding to menopause, only to discover she had cervical cancer despite having received a clear smear test shortly before.

Jan 15 • 08:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The flower given for Women's Day has already arrived at Jelačić Square

The first mimosa flowers, symbolic in the fight against cervical cancer, have appeared for sale in Zagreb, heralding the arrival of spring.

Jan 13 • 13:43 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing

New guidelines recommend using self-swab tests as an alternative to traditional Pap smears for cervical cancer screening.

Jan 5 • 20:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poland Still Losing to HPV

Despite the availability of effective vaccination, Poland has one of the lowest five-year survival rates for cervical cancer in Europe, with around 3,000 diagnoses and 1,700 deaths annually.

Dec 30 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇰 SME
Life & Tech

HPV vaccination significantly reduces the risk of cervical cancer, a large study shows

A large study indicates that HPV vaccination is highly effective in lowering the risk of cervical cancer among vaccinated girls.

Nov 25 • 12:17 UTC

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