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Human papillomavirus-negative women have low long-term incidence of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or worse

Low Incidence of Cervical Cancer, CIN3+ for HPV-Negative Women

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Low incidence may support extension of cervical screening interval beyond five years
The vaccine against human papillomavirus infection appears even more effective than previously believed

More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer

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Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
For women with cervical and endometrial cancer

ASTRO: Fewer Side Effects With IMRT in Cervical, Endometrial CA

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Patients in conventional radiotherapy arm had more high-level adverse events than those in IMRT arm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Roche's cobas HPV Test as the first diagnostic to be used with cervical cells obtained for a Pap test and collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid.

Approval of First HPV Test for Use With SurePath Preservative Fluid

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For cervical cells obtained for Pap test, collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid
The majority of cancers linked to human papillomavirus are preventable

CDC: Majority of HPV-Linked Cancers Are Preventable

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Cervical cancer, and oropharyngeal cancers in men, account for most HPV-associated cancers
The American Society for Clinical Oncology has developed guidelines for the management and palliative care of women with invasive cervical cancer. The clinical practice guideline was published online May 25 in the Journal of Global Oncology.

ASCO Develops Recommendations for Invasive Cervical Cancer Care

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Most effective evidence-based antitumor and palliative care interventions should be provided
The costs of care for cervical cancer vary by phase of care

Substantial Aggregate Costs of Care for Cervical Cancer

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Advanced age, stage at diagnosis, comorbidities predict greater costs in most care phases
HIV-seropositive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade ≥3 are less likely to have human papillomavirus 16

HIV-Seropositive CIN3+ Patients Have Lower HPV16 Prevalence

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HIV-seropositive women have lower HPV-16, higher non-alpha-9 oncHPV prevalence
In a practice bulletin published in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology

ACOG: New Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening

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Recommendations provide guidance on frequency of screening, appropriate screening methods
More early-stage cervical cancers have been diagnosed among young U.S. women since a key provision of the Affordable Care Act went into effect

Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA

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Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening