HPV vaccine continues to be highly effective as concern grows over falling uptake: New data released today by the Office for National Statistics has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is up to 95% effective in preventing cervical cancer. The HPV virus causes 99% of cervical cancers and also can cause other types […]
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Charity calls for faster action on at-home cervical screening: New research conducted by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust1 during the pandemic has found that 32% of women would prefer to take an HPV self sample, than attend cervical screening with a clinician. Rising to 62% if it was easy and reliable. This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention […]
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust report that although many women would feel ‘relieved’ to be able to attend cervical screening, a high number are now less likely to attend. New research has found that delayed and cancelled cervical screening appointments have left many women feeling worried (39%). Yet, while 40% would feel relieved to be able […]
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https://youtu.be/2eroUjaIp_4 Cervical Screening Awareness Week is 15-21 June 2020. Cervical Screening Awareness Week is here! Coronavirus has changed lots of things, but Cervical Screening Awareness Week isn’t one of them. GP ambassador of Jo’s Trust, Dr Philippa Kaye explains that your GP’s role has not changed during the coronavirus crisis. If you are worried about […]
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Mouth cancer kills nearly 2000 people in the UK each year. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) of which there are over 100 different types, is more commonly associated with cervical cancer and genital warts, but it can also cause oral cancer, particularly of the back of the tongue and tonsils. The virus incorporates itself into the […]
Recent sexually transmitted infection (STI) figures from Public Health England show that young women are continuing to benefit from the introduction of the nationwide Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme in 2008. All girls aged 12 to 13 are offered the vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme, and an eight per cent […]