Behavior can decrease risk of cervical cancer Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 Although the prevalence of and deaths from cervical cancer are declining, it is still a major health threat in the United States and remains one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. So far this year, there have been 11,710 new cases of cervical cancer and 4,290 deaths. The cancer occurs in a thin layer... Read More

Up close and personal Published: Sat, Oct 10, 2009 Mammograms, the breast X-rays used for early detection of breast cancer, are the focus of National Mammography Day, set for next Friday, Oct. 16this year. For an uninsured patient, the typical full-price cost of a mammogram varies depending on where you live, according to www.costhelper.com. The cost usually is... Read More

FDA approves cervical cancer vaccine Updated: Fri, Jun 9, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women for the first time have a vaccine to protect themselves against cervical cancer. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday licensed the vaccine, Gardasil, for use in girls and women ages 9 to 26. Feedback: Do you think the vaccine should be mandatory for school age girls? The... Read More

Dr. Bauman on cervical cancer vaccine Updated: Mon, Oct 10, 2005 Dr. Mary Ann Bauman talks about the promising cervical cancer vaccine. Read More