Tag Archives: cervical cancer

Should politics drive health information?

Where do you get your health information?   Doctors are often too busy to spend much time on preventive care.   The internet is alive with personal and commercial  blogs on the latest health fads. And most recently, politicians are getting into the act. The latest bruhaha about the HPV vaccine has been front and center [...]

Is your daughter protected from cervical cancer?

Protect your daughter from cervical cancer by getting her the HPV vaccine. It takes 3 shots to complete the series, so make sure she gets them all to be protected. It’s easy to get very busy with school, activities, work, and all of the juggling that parents of preteens and teens do every day. For [...]

Many Physicians Not in Line with Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

A survey of more than 1,200 primary care physicians indicates that many are not following clinical practice guidelines on recommended screening intervals for cervical cancer, both with regard to traditional Pap testing as well as a newer screening method, a DNA test for the human papillomavirus (HPV). The FDA has approved HPV DNA testing for [...]

Institute Supports Cervical Cancer Campaign

Yesterday, the Institute for Women’s Health Research co-hosted a luncheon with the Chicago Foundation for Women and the National Council of Women’s Organizations featuring the Pearl of Wisdom™ campaign to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer.   Speakers included Dr. Marie Savard, ABC News Medical Contributor; Susan Scanlan, Chair of the National Council of Women’s [...]