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Cancer Vaccines
New cancer vaccines research has been reported by J.G. Vanslyke et al
June 3rd, 2008
"Cervical cancer is a preventable disease resulting from infection with high-risk types of sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Public knowledge of HPV's and their link to cervical cancer is limited," researchers in the United States report. "Participation in cervical cancer prevention programs, including Pap and HPV screening and HPV vaccine acceptance, is crucial for limiting the incidence of cervical cancer. Hispanic women suffer the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in the United States. In this study, we conducted community-based focus groups with Hispanic women to explore knowledge and attitudes relating to cervical cancer, HPV, HPV testing,...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-06-03)
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