Improving survival rates for adolescents and young adults with cancer.
Carcinomas of the uterine cervix are the most common cancer of the female genital tract among females ages 15-29. In 2006, it was noted that the 5-year overall survival rates for cervical cancer had not improved over the previous 25 years for this age group. Cervical cancer occurs more often in females infected with certain types of human papilloma virus (HPV). Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be identified early in the 15-29 year range through proper screening methods such as pap smears. Improved screening programs and the development of the HPV vaccine may prevent the development of invasive cervical cancers in the future.
Source: Bleyer A, O’Leary M, Barr R, Ries LAG (eds): Cancer Epidemiology in Older Adolescents and Young Adults 15 to 29 Years of Age, Including SEER Incidence and Survival: 1975-2000. National Cancer Institute, NIH Pub. No. 06-5767. Bethesda, MD 2006. http://seer.cancer.gov/publications/aya/
Class III nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy versus standard class III radical hysterectomy: an observational study.
Ann Surg Oncol. 2011 Nov;18(12):3469-78
Authors: Ditto A, Martinelli F, Mattana F, Reato C, Solima E, Carcangiu M, Haeusler E, Mariani L, Raspagliesi F
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate disease-free survival, overall survival, local recurrence rate, and morbidities in patients submitted to class III nerve-sparing radical...
A qualitative analysis of South African women's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about HPV and cervical cancer prevention, vaccine awareness and acceptance, and maternal-child communication about sexual health.
Vaccine. 2011 Nov 3;29(47):8760-5
Authors: Francis SA, Battle-Fisher M, Liverpool J, Hipple L, Mosavel M, Soogun S, Mofammere N
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In South Africa, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. Black South Africa women are disproportionately affected...
Adolescents' awareness of HPV infections and attitudes towards HPV vaccination 3 years following the introduction of the HPV vaccine in Hungary.
Vaccine. 2011 Nov 3;29(47):8591-8
Authors: Marek E, Dergez T, Rebek-Nagy G, Kricskovics A, Kovacs K, Bozsa S, Kiss I, Ember I, Gocze P
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Hungary takes the fourth place regarding the incidence and the fifth regarding the mortality of cervical cancer among the member countries of the European Union, with 500 deaths due to this...
Randomized trial of the immunogenicity and safety of the Hepatitis B vaccine given in an accelerated schedule coadministered with the human papillomavirus type 16/18 AS04-adjuvanted cervical cancer vaccine.
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2011 Sep;18(9):1510-8
Authors: Leroux-Roels G, Haelterman E, Maes C, Levy J, De Boever F, Licini L, David MP, Dobbelaere K, Descamps D
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The human...
Risk of seropositivity to multiple oncogenic human papillomavirus types among human immunodeficiency virus-positive and -negative Ugandan women.
J Gen Virol. 2011 Dec;92(Pt 12):2776-83
Authors: Namujju PB, Waterboer T, Banura C, Muwonge R, Mbidde EK, Byaruhanga R, Muwanga M, Surcel HM, Pawlita M, Lehtinen M
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To understand the prospects for human papillomavirus (HPV) mass vaccination in the setting of a developing country, we studied the co-occurrence of seropositivity to...
Human papillomavirus and cervical screening: misconceptions undermine adherence.
Am J Health Promot. 2011 Sep-Oct;26(1):6-9
Authors: Panagopoulou E, Giata O, Montgomery A, Dinas K, Benos A
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PURPOSE: Prophylactic vaccination programs in conjunction with cervical screening can significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer worldwide. This study tested the hypothesis that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination can adversely affect adherence to cervical screening if the...
[Role of the chosen general practitioner in educating women on the importance of regular gynecological examinations].
Med Pregl. 2011 Sep-Oct;64(9-10):486-9
Authors: Markov Z, Bosić Zivanović D
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INTRODUCTION: Since regular screening is the best way of preventing the development of cervical cancer, the objective has been set to assess the motivation of women to have regular gynecological examinations and to estimate the role of the chosen general practitioner.
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[Results of the first human papilloma virus center in Hungary (2007-2011)].
Orv Hetil. 2011 Nov 6;152(45):1804-7
Authors: Galamb A, Pajor A, Langmár Z, Sobel G
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UNLABELLED: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the 21st century. It has been established that infections with specific HPV types are contributing factors to cervical cancer. Approximately 99.7% of cervical cancers are associated with high risk HPV types. HPV testing plays...
HIV testing in colposcopy and termination of pregnancy services: a missed opportunity?
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2011 Oct;37(4):201-3
Authors: Briggs A, Partridge DG, Bates S
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INTRODUCTION: The 2008 National HIV testing guidelines produced jointly by the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV, British HIV Association and British Infection Society recommend HIV testing for patients attending termination of pregnancy (TOP) services and patients diagnosed with...
Prevalence of human papillomavirus among women with normal cervical cytology in Kuwait.
J Med Virol. 2011 Mar;83(3):453-60
Authors: Al-Awadhi R, Chehadeh W, Kapila K
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This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and type specific distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) in women with normal cervical cytology in Kuwait. The study is the first of its type in Kuwait and one of few in the Middle East. The age specific distribution of HPV types was determined in 3,011...
[Human papillomavirus genotyping of cervical uterine preneoplastic lesions in a high risk area].
Rev Med Chil. 2010 Nov;138(11):1343-50
Authors: López M J, Ili G CG, Brebi M P, García M P, Capurro V I, Guzmán G P, Suárez P E, Ojeda F JM, Roa S JC
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BACKGROUND: The relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and uterine cervical cancer (UCC) is widely known and accepted.
AIM: To determine the frequency of genotypes of HPV in cervical preneoplastic lesions in a...
Did changing primary care delivery models change performance? A population based study using health administrative data.
BMC Fam Pract. 2011;12:44
Authors: Jaakkimainen RL, Barnsley J, Klein-Geltink J, Kopp A, Glazier RH
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BACKGROUND: Primary care reform in Ontario, Canada started with the introduction of new enrollment models, the two largest of which are Family Health Networks (...
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