Study Says Cervical Cancer Death Rates Are Far Higher Than We Thought
New research finds that women in the U.S. are dying from cervical cancer at rates far higher than we realized, especially with black women.
Study Finds Nearly Half of Men have HPV
Nearly half of males in the United States have genital human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.
A Cure for HPV? Evaluating HPV Treatment Options
A Cure for HPV? Evaluating HPV Treatment Options A cure for HPV! Satisfaction guaranteed! No more outbreaks! If you’ve had an HPV diagnosis, you may have seen claims like this in your search for information on the Internet and elsewhere, often written in large bold type. In smaller type are the disclaimers: “Individual results may […]
Coping with Cervical Cancer
Listen as cervical cancer survivors discuss diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, and offer advice to others facing a diagnosis.
Cervical Cancer Screening with Warner Huh, MD
Cervical cancer screening can be confusing. Dr. Warner Huh breaks it down and explains the options in this episode of the Sex+Health podcast.
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month https://youtu.be/UGwd7QfjkbI According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that this year more than 113,500 women will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and more than 33,000 will die from the disease. Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to draw attention to this important women’s health issue […]
HPV FAQs with H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
Will I always have HPV? How are HPV tests used? How well do vaccines work? In this episode on the Sex+Health podcast, H. Hunter Handsfield, MD, covers these and other common questions about HPV.
All about HPV with Ina Park, MD
In this episode of ASHA’s Sex+Health podcast, Ina Park, MD, talks about HPV—genital warts, cervical cancer vaccines, the stigma associated with warts “below the waistline,” talking to partners about HPV, and more.
An Anal Cancer Primer
The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 11,270 new cases of anal cancer in the U.S. in 2026, with approximately 1,700 deaths.
Making Sense of Pap Tests, HPV Tests, and the New Landscape of Cervical Cancer Screening
Making Sense of Pap Tests, HPV Tests, and the New Landscape of Cervical Cancer Screening It used to be so simple – go for an annual Pap. For generations of women the Pap was a yearly ritual, something of a cultural icon. Invented by Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou, his namesake test has caused cervical cancer rates […]
