Did you know that HPV, the same virus that causes warts, can also lead to throat cancer? Scientists are exploring a new way to treat this kind of cancer, using a mix of methods. One treatment is called TORS, which is like a robot-assisted operation to remove the tumor from the throat. Another is giv
In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical
For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched tr
Did you know? The way we enjoy intimacy is changing the way cancer shows up in our bodies. Specifically, oral sex might be linked to a type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer. This isn't your grandparent's cancer – it's becoming more common in young people. A UK surgeon, Dr. Hisham Mehanna
Every year, about 18, 000 Americans get diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer. This type of head and neck cancer is more common in people ages 50 to 80. But now, it’s affecting younger folks because it can be linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). A British surgeon who works on head, neck, and thy
HPV self-swab test hitting doctor's offices this month with promise of more comfortable screening but questions remain about access, accuracy, and at-home use. The new test offers an alternative to the traditional uncomfortable procedure involving a gynecologist. However, concerns about the test
