3 results for "cervical cancer"
🧘 Health & WellnessHPV Vaccine Protects Unvaccinated Women Too, Study Finds
A massive study of over 857,000 women reveals that widespread HPV vaccination creates a protective shield even for those who haven't received the shot themselves. This breakthrough finding shows how community immunity can prevent cervical cancer in entire populations.
🦸 Community HeroesUganda Hospice Screens 29,000 Women, Saves Lives From Cancer
A hospice in Uganda traditionally focused on end-of-life care has transformed into a prevention powerhouse, screening nearly 29,000 women for cervical and breast cancer since 2018. Their bold shift is saving lives and inspiring a new model for palliative care across Africa.
🧘 Health & WellnessAt-Home Kits Double Health Screenings for NC Women
A simple mail-in test is helping thousands of North Carolina women access crucial health screenings they've been missing for years. By combining cervical cancer and STI testing in one at-home kit, researchers are reaching women who face barriers to traditional clinic visits.