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The HPV vaccine and cervical screening: how many tests do you need?

Category: Science blog November 10, 2017 Sophia Lowes8 comments

New research shows women who have had the HPV vaccine may only need 3 cervical screens in their entire life, rather than the 12 that are standard in the UK.

6 things you need to know about cervical screening

Category: Science blog June 12, 2017 Rachel Orritt6 comments

For Cervical Screening Awareness Week we answer some commonly asked questions around who the procedure is for, and what it involves.

World Cancer Day 2017: how to prevent cervical cancer cases around the globe

Category: Science blog February 8, 2017 Emma Smith3 comments

In the second part of our World Cancer Day series, we take a look at cervical cancer rates in different parts of the world. Read on to find out what can be done...

Cancer screening – the difference between what people say and what they do

Category: Science blog February 16, 2015 Nick Peel4 comments

New research has revealed the differences between attitudes to cancer screening and whether people take part – one of the scientists behind the study explores.

HPV: the whole story, warts and all

Category: Science blog September 16, 2014 Emma Smith8 comments

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections

In the latest instalment of our cancer and infections series, we explore the history behind the cancer-causing human papillomavirus.

Cervical screening – is age the only debate?

Category: Science blog June 9, 2014 Jess Kirby13 comments

To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future.