Cervical Cancer | The Basics

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Trans Men Should Still Have Cervical Cancer Screenings

Female-to-male patients with cervixes often fall through the gaps for serious health procedures.

By Ella Glover

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Raising Awareness: TogetHER on Eliminating Cervical Cancer Worldwide

Giddy talks to executive director Heather White about funding global access to resources.

By Alisa Williams

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Never Got the HPV Vaccine? Talk to Your Doctor if You're Under 45

Getting vaccinated now may still lower your risk for cancers caused by human papillomavirus.

By Alisa Williams

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HPV Vaccine Substantially Reduces Cervical Cancer Rates

Countries with high vaccination rates 'on the path to eliminating cervical cancer,' experts say.

By Risa Kerslake

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Cervical Cancer: Myths & Misconceptions

Don’t let myths about cervical cancer keep you from the routine screenings needed to detect it.

By Sarah Morris

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Reducing Your Risks for Cervical Cancer

Most cervical cancers can be prevented with help from your doctor and a healthy immune system.

By Holly Ellis

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Get to Know the Types of Cervical Precancers & Cancers

Cervical cancer is aggressive, but survival rates have improved thanks to regular Pap smears.

By Holly Ellis

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Global Disparities in Cervical Cancer Rates

Eradication of cervical cancer is an achievable goal—if we can get resources to critical sites.

By David Hopper