In 10 seconds? Researchers are tackling HPV-associated cancers with new, so-called ‘living’ cancer treatments. These engineered T-cell receptors make a patient’s immune cells target HPV proteins in tumors and suppress the cancer....
In 10 seconds? Certain ‘types’ of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cause cancer by messing with our cells’ growth and survival signals. Now that we know how it works, scientists are working out ways to develop more effective treatment o...
In 10 seconds? The wide administration of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has slashed cases of cervical cancer by almost 90%. However, public health officials are still fighting stigma and misinformation to improve those ra...
In 10 seconds? Doctors perform a test called the Pap smear to detect pre-cancerous cells induced by Human Papillomavirus (AKA HPV), which is a virus that can cause cervical cancer (among others). In Part 2 of our "Cancer Gone...
In 10 seconds? Permanent hair loss (alopecia) is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer chemotherapy. A recent study suggests that a drug called palbociclib may prevent hair loss caused by one of the common drugs used...
According to a new study, cervical cancer could be nearly wiped out in a few decades, and the biggest obstacle is attitudes to screening. New home kits can help to faster identify women at risk. In 10 seconds? New research sugges...
Scientists have developed a way to reduce toxicity and side effects of brachytherapy for women with cervical cancer by using 3D-printed applicators. The promising results strengthen the argument for the wider use of the treatment....