HPV Vaccines May Be Less Effective for Black Women: Study
Gardasil, Cervarix target strains more commonly found among whites (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - October 30, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Nearly 60 Percent of Uterine Cancer Cases Preventable: Report
Women who exercise, maintain healthy weight and drink coffee daily may cut their risk (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - September 15, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

New Hope for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
Blood test combined with ultrasound exam may help doctors catch the 'silent killer' early (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Poor Oral Hygiene Tied to Cancer-Linked Virus, Study Finds
Avoiding HPV is yet another reason to take care of your teeth, gums, experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Cervical Cancer Overlooked in Less-Developed Nations: Study
Efforts to improve women's reproductive health need broadening, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Too Few Girls Getting HPV Vaccine: CDC
Lagging rates will lead to more cervical cancer cases, health officials contend (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 25, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV Vaccine Might Shield Women Against Throat Cancer: Study
Vaccination already recommended for boys and girls to guard against sexually transmitted infections (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 21, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Many Docs Don't Follow HPV/Pap Test Guidelines: Study
Too few vaccines recommended, and too many cervical cancer tests done, survey finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 12, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV Vaccine Lowering Infection Rates Among Girls: CDC
Extent of protection from sexually transmitted virus higher than expected, suggesting 'herd immunity' is at work, experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Avastin May Boost Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer: Study
Women who got the drug plus standard chemo lived about 4 months longer on average (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

New Drug May Slow Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Study found it prolonged remission after chemotherapy almost six months longer than a placebo (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 1, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 28, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids
Women with adequate levels of the nutrient less likely to get the noncancerous growths, study shows (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - April 21, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer
Researchers say one patient in long-term remission after novel treatment (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - April 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news