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New WHO recomendations for screening and treatment of cervical cancer.

WHO recommendations for cervical cancer

In order to reach the 2030 targets for cervical cancer elimination, the World Health Organization is launching two new products: WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention, second edition. IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention Volume 18 – Cervical Cancer Screening. On Tuesday, 6 July, 2021 there will be … Read more

The world glows teal for cervical cancer elimination

Building in teal to fight against cervix cancer

Cancer of the cervix of the uterus is preventable and curable. Yet it is the fourth most common form of cancer among women. In 2018, around 570.000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide, and 311.000 died of the disease. Few diseases reflect global inequities as much as cervical cancer Nearly 90% of the deaths … Read more