How we are and how we seek health services Mar 20, 2008
The Statistics Canada study examined whether sexual preference was a factor in health-care use between 2003 and 2005 it looked at things such as consulting health-care providers, having a regular doctor and using preventive procedures such as pap tests ... Lesbians were less likely than heterosexual women to have seen a family doctor during the same period or to have undergone a pap test. (Globe and Mail)
HPV vaccine reduces abnormal pap test results Mar 10, 2008
A significant drop in abnormal Pap test results happened after girls and women were given a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, according to a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ... In testing GARDASIL reduced abnormal Pap test results by 43 percent compared to women not given the vaccine. (EurekAlert!)
Viral DNA Testing Is Cost-Effective for Cervical Cancer Screening Feb 27, 2008
(May 8, 2002) Adding a simple, highly sensitive test for the human papilloma virus (HPV) to the administration of the routine Pap test significantly increases the detection rate for cervical cancer and lowers. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Letters: Thanks to Health Center for help with Breast Health project Feb 20, 2008
We at the Humboldt Community Breast Health Project thank those who made the 2008 Open Door Community Health Centers' Free Pap Test campaign another great success. Healthcare providers at the ODCHC in Humboldt and Del Norte counties generously donated their time to perform the free tests and LabCorp processed over 130 tests free of charge. (Daily Triplicate)
Congressman Altmire Tours Women's Health Clinical Laboratory; Learns Vital Role in Patient Care Feb 19, 2008
Altmire, who will view a Pap test and cancer slides through a multi-headed microscope ... "This tour will underscore how the medical laboratory contributes to the maintenance of wellness, the diagnosis of illness and the treatment of disease." Magee-Womens Hospital laboratory is the largest academic cytology laboratory in the U.S. performing over 100,000 Pap tests annually on women from Western Pennsylvania. (PR Newswire)
Stress could lead to cervical cancer Feb 18, 2008
The researchers questioned 78 women who had had abnormal Pap tests (a procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix and looked at under a microscope) about their day to day stress level, and compared the results with those obtained from 28 women who had not received an abnormal Pap test. According to their findings, there is a strong link between stress and cervical cancer. (Xinhuanet, China)
mtm laboratories Launches Cervatec(TM) Assay for Cervical Cancer Screening Feb 5, 2008
New Test Significantly More Sensitive in Screening for Cervical Cancer Than Pap Test. HEIDELBERG, Germany--()--mtm laboratories today announced the launch of the CE-labelled Cervatec Assay and, at the same time, the results from a large prospective study demonstrating substantially superior sensitivity to the presence of disease over Pap test alone ... The Cervatec ELISA assay will initially be commercialized in Central Europe as an adjunct to the Pap Test in screening of women aged 35 and... (BusinessWire)
'Hollywood On the Hill' - A Red Carpet Event on Capitol Hill Raises Awareness for Cervical Cancer Prevention and HPV-Related Technologies Feb 5, 2008
-- HPV testing is FDA-approved for use in women aged 30 and older in conjunction with a Pap test. A Pap test alone is accurate 50 to 85 percent of the time, depending upon the type of Pap used ... Adding an HPV test to a Pap test in women aged 30 and older increases the clinicians' ability to detect pre-cancerous cells to almost 100 percent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pre-cancerous lesions on the rise Feb 4, 2008
Premier Morris Iemma yesterday called on sexually active women to have a pap test every two years. Share this article. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Pap test warning as lesions on rise Feb 3, 2008
RISING rates of pre-cancerous lesions that lead to cervical cancer are reason enough to have a routine Pap test, the Premier, Morris Iemma, warned yesterday ... The Don't Just Sit There ad resulted in 25,000 more women having Pap tests last year than in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Report busts the myths on cancer risks Feb 3, 2008
Pap test warning as lesions on rise. text/html-document. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prevention is vital component to maintain good health Jan 31, 2008
At age 21, all women should schedule their annual Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. Depending on age and results of past tests, screening should then be done every year. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Health briefs for Jan. 28 Jan 29, 2008
Under the program, women ages 30 to 64 who meet income guidelines are eligible for a clinical breast exam, Pap test, cholesterol screen, blood pressure check and diabetes screening. Women ages 40 to 64 who meet income guidelines are eligible for the same screenings as well as a screening mammogram, which detects breast cancer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cervical cancer is preventable with exams Jan 16, 2008
The cervical cancer death rate declined by 74 percent between 1955 and 1992, mostly due to the increased use of the Pap test. Cervical cancer is largely preventable and curable with regular Pap tests and pelvic exams ... The Pap test helps to identify changes in your cervix before cancer develops. (Missoulian, MT)
Cervical cancer often offers no symptoms, so be tested yearly Jan 6, 2008
Before doctors started using the Pap test in the 1950s, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in women. In the United States, the Pap test saves the lives of 70 percent of the women who might have died from cervical cancer without the test ... The screening options, which include liquid-based Pap tests and the test for high-risk HPV, are important developments for women and their health care providers. (North County Times)
Third Wave meets enrollment goals on clinical trial Jan 2, 2008
The enrollment target was 2,000 normal subjects and 1,400 women with atypical, or ASCUS, Pap test results. The next steps in the clinical trial are to obtain final colposcopy and biopsy data, validate and lock down the database, open the database and complete and submit Food and Drug Administration Pre-Market Approval applications. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
THIS MORNING Dec 25, 2007
SCRANTON Low- to moderate-income women can receive a free mammogram, pelvic examination or Pap test from staff at Maternal and Family Health Services Inc.. The local nonprofit, which serves 7,000 women in 11 counties, also offers follow-up diagnostic care for abnormal results following breast and cervical cancer screening. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tempe cyclist for cancer awareness Dec 22, 2007
Ride raises cancer awareness. Ride raises cancer awareness. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis Dec 20, 2007
Uninsured women were less likely to have a Pap test in the past three years than insured women (68 percent vs. 87. 9 percent). (Health-Finder)
Insurance status linked to cancer outcomes Dec 20, 2007
Women between 40 and 64 without insurance were less likely than women with private insurance to have had a Pap test in the past three years (68 percent versus 87. 9 percent). (EurekAlert!)
Gaps Remain in Women's Knowledge of Cancer Dec 14, 2007
Only 56 percent of women surveyed said they saw their health care provider on a regular basis in the past year; 29 percent have not seen a health care provider on a regular basis and have not had a Pap test or mammogram in the past year. Thirty-seven percent of women who did not see their doctor or get a Pap test or mammogram in the past year said they couldn't afford it. (MEDLINEplus)
New Test For Detecting Breast Cancer Dec 8, 2007
The "Halo Breast Pap Test" goes beyond x-rays by detecting abnormal cells as much as eight years before they become cancer. Las Vegas obstetrician-gynecologist, Warren Volker explains it's not a substitute for mammography. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
The Real Most Active - Nasdaq Dec 5, 2007
The mammography and Pap test company announced Monday that it would sell $1. 3 billion in convertible senior notes. (Investors Business Daily)
Women with AIDS face cervical cancer threat Dec 1, 2007
In the CIDRZ program, women are examined by nurses trained in a low-tech, low-cost screening protocol that allows them to identify precancerous or suspected cancer within minutes instead of waiting for results from a pap test. The women can then be treated immediately. (EurekAlert!)
New test in cervical cancer fight Nov 26, 2007
"While the traditional pap test can find infections and abnormal cervical cells that can turn into cancer cells, [this] test detects the presence of HPV cells in the cervix. It is also 100 percent sensitive, meaning it will pick up even a tiny amount of the virus, unlike the conventional pap smear, which only has a sensitivity of 54 percent," he said. While cervical cancer was curable, around 3400 South African women still died from the disease every year, mainly due to late detection. (iAfrica.com)
Arterial vascular disease underdiagnosed, undertreated in older US women Nov 22, 2007
Weill Cornell is the birthplace of many medical advancesfrom the development of the Pap test for cervical cancer to the synthesis of penicillin, the first successful embryo-biopsy pregnancy and birth in the U.S., the worlds first clinical trial for gene therapy for Parkinsons disease, and, most recently, the first indication of bone marrows critical role in tumor growth. For more information, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Use Medicare to fight cervical cancer Nov 13, 2007
Widespread screening programs using the pap test have produced significant reductions in cervical cancer rates in the U.S. The pap test helps detect cellular changes caused by HPV infection. The pap test alone, however, is 51 percent to 85 percent accurate, depending upon the type of test used ... the FDA for use, in conjunction with a pap test, in women aged 30 and older. (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
Proposal will protect older women from cervical cancer Nov 9, 2007
Widespread screening programs using the pap test have produced significant reductions in cervical cancer rates in the U.S. The pap test helps detect cellular changes caused by HPV infection. The pap test alone, however, is 51 percent to 85 percent accurate, depending upon the type of test used ... An HPV test is approved by the FDA for use, in conjunction with a pap test, in women aged 30 and older. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Gardasil Protects Older Women Too Says Merck Nov 6, 2007
It also reduced abnormal Pap test results related to HPV 16 and 18 by 94 percent (at 95 per cent CI). The most common adverse events related to the injection site (redness, pain, pruritis, swelling, warmth) and were higher in the vaccine than the placebo group (76. (Medical News Today)
Sensor Can Detect Single Molecule Of Virus Associated With Cervical Cancer In Women Nov 3, 2007
19, 2007) The human papillomavirus screening test is far more accurate than the traditional Pap test in detecting cervical cancer. The first round of the Canadian Cervical Cancer Screening Trial concluded that. (Science Daily)
HPV screening may be better than Pap test Nov 1, 2007
If you're under 30, you should be screened with a Pap test, not the HPV test ... The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says women under 30 should get a Pap test every year; the American Cancer Society says women that age could be screened every other year if a "liquid-based" Pap test is used ... If you're 30 or over and you're sceened with a Pap test, you can be screened every two or three years once you've had three negative annual tests in a row. (USA Today)
Survey Finds Many Women Misinformed About Cancer Oct 28, 2007
Based on the findings, ACOG is increasing its efforts to educate women about cancer and the need for regular screening tests, such as Pap tests, mammograms and colonoscopies ... 29 percent of women haven't seen a doctor on a regular basis or had a Pap test or a mammogram in the past year ... 18 percent said Pap tests and mammograms weren't necessary, 7 percent said they didn't know how to get screened, and 7 percent thought screening was a waste of time. (Health-Finder)
Cervical and Uterine Cancers Oct 26, 2007
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Canadians Welcome HPV Vaccine -- But Not At Any Price Oct 26, 2007
Although 86% of the women interviewed had undergone at least one cervical smear (also known as a Pap test) in their life, only 15% of those interviewed had heard of HPV. When provided with information on HPV and the vaccine, a large majority were in favour of its uptake. The authors state that "Despite low awareness of HPV infection, our findings suggest that most young women would accept a vaccine that protects against cervical cancer, especially if it is free of charge and recommended by a... (Science Daily)
Take control Oct 24, 2007
94% of you have had a Pap test to detect cervical cancer. But. (MSNBC -- Health)
Letters: Anti-49ers mostly developers, timber Oct 23, 2007
Contrary to article, Pap tests effective. Regarding the Oct. 18 front-page article, New Pap test twice as good. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test Oct 19, 2007
Researchers at McGill University have revealed that the HPV screening test is superior to the traditional Pap test in detecting cervical cancer ... 4% for the Pap test, say researchers ... Although HPV tests were 40% more accurate than Pap tests, as far as the specifity scale was concerned, the Pap test faired better. (Medical News Today)
Pa. Funding for Cervical Cancer Prevention Services Ends Oct 19, 2007
Among the services provided are the Thin-Prep Pap test, HPV typing and limited treatment, including colposcopies, for pre-cancerous conditions. "Over the past six years, 300,000 cancer screening procedures and treatments have been performed. This program finds cancer early and saves lives!" said Ms. Mann. (PR Newswire)
New test for HPV Oct 19, 2007
That's why women should be diligent about getting their Pap tests ... One, a Canadian looking at more than 10,000 women, found the HPV test correctly found 95 percent of the lesions that could develop into cervical cancers; while the Pap test found only 55 percent ... For now, the American Cancer Society says women should be screened using the Pap test, or Pap plus the HPV test if she chooses, because the HPV test does offer added benefits over the Pap alone. (CNN)
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CERVICALCANCER (Picard, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- Looking for the HPV virus is a far more effective means of detecting cervical cancer in its early stages than the traditional Pap test, according to new Canadian research. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Oct 19, 2007
A DNA-based screening test for cervical cancer is more effective at detecting cancer than the Pap test, two new studies suggest. Neil Young's Harvest has claimed top spot in a newly released tally of the top 100 Canadian albums, besting the work of music stars like Joni Mitchell, the Band, Gordon Lightfoot and the Tragically Hip. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
HPV test tops Pap in cervical cancer detection Oct 18, 2007
Looking for the HPV virus is a far more effective means of detecting cervical cancer in its early stages than the traditional Pap test, according to new Canadian research. The study, published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows the test for human papillomavirus detected 95 per cent of cases in which women had precancerous changes to their cervix, compared with a 55 per cent detection rate with the Pap test ... Testing for HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, is a much... (Globe and Mail)
HPV versus Pap Tests for Cervical-Cancer Screening Oct 18, 2007
Methods We compared HPV testing, using an assay approved by the Food and Drug Administration, with conventional Pap testing as a screening method to identify high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women ages 30 to 69 years in Montreal and St. John's, Canada. Women with abnormal Pap test results or a positive HPV test (at least 1 pg of high-risk HPV DNA per milliliter) underwent colposcopy and biopsy, as did a random sample of women with negative tests ... 2 to 100), whereas the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Pap and HPV Tests to Screen for Cervical Cancer Oct 18, 2007
Methods In a population-based screening program in Sweden, 12,527 women 32 to 38 years of age were randomly assigned at a 1:1 ratio to have an HPV test plus a Papanicolaou (Pap) test (intervention group) or a Pap test alone (control group). Women with a positive HPV test and a normal Pap test result were offered a second HPV test at least 1 year later, and those who were found to be persistently infected with the same high-risk type of HPV were then offered colposcopy with cervical biopsy ...... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ovarian cancer and taking time for self Oct 17, 2007
For about 18 months, I was thinking, "Something needs to change!' Be careful what you wish for, she added with a smile. Invariably, the universe does oblige. Diane's life changed in an instant. In January, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The good news is it was detected early. Stage 1. Just the ovary involved. And that's a big deal. Less than 20 percent of ovarian cancer cases are caught at Stages 1 and 2. Symptoms can be vague. It's why the National Ovarian Cancer awareness campaign... (phillyBurbs.com)
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Women starting at age 35 are eligible for a pelvic exam, Pap test, breast exam and instruction on how to perform self-exams at home ... Regular Pap tests can identify pre-cancerous cells and we can treat it prior to the cancerous stage,' he said ... Women Age 35-49 are eligible for a pelvic examination, Pap test, clinical breast exam and instruction. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Long courtship put Hologic on cusp of acquiring Cytyc Oct 15, 2007
Cytyc is best known for making a Pap test for cervical cancer, though both companies also make other products for the women's health market. "We have the same passion for early screening of diseases," Muir said. (Boston Globe)
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings Oct 14, 2007
Women must be 35-64 years old or older if not receiving Medicare Part B to be eligible for a Pap test, pelvic exam, clinical breast exam and self-breast examination instruction. Women age 50 to 64 are also eligible for a free mammogram. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Aid in cancer screening: Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program filling local need Oct 9, 2007
The Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program also offers screening for cervical cancer with routine pap testing and pelvic exams. The program is free for eligible women age 30 and over who meet the program s income guidelines and are uninsured or underinsured or have previous Pap test abnormalities, said Ashby. (Montana Standard, MT)
Am I normal? Tough gynecology questions Oct 3, 2007
"A: If there are large clots and you need to change your pad or tampon every hour, you're hemorrhaging and need to be evaluated by a doctor, who will do a pelvic exam and ultrasound. It could be due to polyps in the lining of the uterus or fibroids within the uterus or a condition where the walls of the uterus become thick because of gland growth from the lining. This is called adenomyosis. Often bleeding can be reduced by either the birth control pill, the Mirena IUS (a progestin IUD) or, if... (MSNBC -- Health)
What you can do to help yourself Oct 3, 2007
Cervical cancer: Get annual Pap test and gynecological exams. If between ages 9 to 26, consider getting the Gardasil vaccine to protect against genital human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
M. D. Anderson-Prevention poll finds women can do more to prevent cancer...but aren't Oct 2, 2007
77 percent have had a Pap test within the past three years. but only 57 percent of respondents age 50 and older have been screened for colon cancer (colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy). (EurekAlert!)
COS breast cancer event provides education Sep 28, 2007
Those women also would be able to receive a free Pap test. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 622-2409. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cancer screening can save your life Sep 28, 2007
n For cervical cancer: Starting about three years after you start having sex, but no later than age 21, it is recommended to have a regular PAP test yearly or to have the newer, liquid PAP test every two years. Starting at age 30, if you ve had three normal PAP tests in a row, you should continue to have the PAP test or liquid PAP test every two to three years ... If you haven t had three consecutive normal PAP tests, then continue with them yearly. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Changes for bitter 'House' docThe 'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff Sep 26, 2007
" Seated around a table, Walsh's Addison announces to her fellow doctors that receptionist-turned-midwife trainee Dell (Lowell) is about to perform his first Pap test. Cheers abound. "Don't choke, it may be dark and scary in there," cautions pediatrician Cooper Freedman (Adelstein), who makes his first appearance in the premiere tied naked to a bed. After some lighthearted admonishment, the focus turns to Daly's Pete, who tells co-worker Addison she looks "hot. " This gets Addison all flustered,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Asking questions about the HPV vaccine Sep 23, 2007
With this in mind, be aware: the HPV vaccine is not a substitute for the pap test ... With proper pap tests and safe sex, we should be able to control HPV, Lippman asserted. (McGill Daily)
HPV: An STD with life-threatening strings attached Sep 23, 2007
When Dina Gruber had abnormal results on her pap test and was diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) in the form of genital warts in November of 2005, she was completely shocked ... "We're able to diagnose HPV in women earlier because of pap tests," says Webb. (OnMilwaukee.com)
Guest column: Help end cervical cancer in our lifetime - Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 Sep 21, 2007
A pap test can detect the abnormal cells. Often, there are no early symptoms so women should have regular pap tests, says the National Women's Health Resource Center ... Low-cost and free pap tests and mammograms are available in Montana. (Missoulian, MT)
STD shot may prevent more strains Sep 20, 2007
Dr. Michael Segarra of North Brunswick Pediatrics said women still need to get regular Pap smears because the vaccine doesnt cover all HPV strains, but that the extended protection will reduce anxiety in years to come as fewer women get abnormal Pap test results requiring additional testing. Roughly 2. (MSNBC -- Health)
For Kate Walsh, 'Practice' makes perfect Sep 20, 2007
Seated around a table, Walsh's Addison announces to her fellow doctors that receptionist-turned-midwife trainee Dell (Lowell) is about to perform his first Pap test. Cheers abound. (USA Today)
Cervical cancer screening: Too many are left unprotected Sep 20, 2007
Papanicolaou and Traut first reported the usefulness of the Papanicolaou smear (''Pap test") for detecting neoplastic cervical cells in 1943. A smear of cells of the uterine cervix indicating the progression of the cancer's growing malignity provided a powerful screening tool that became rapidly used after WWII without its efficacy being evaluated in a randomized control trial. In the United States, the Pap test is credited with having halved the annual cervical cancer incidence rate (from 17.2... (EurekAlert!)
Survey finds many confused about HPV vaccine Sep 5, 2007
According to the survey conducted by Harris/Decima for Ovarian Cancer Canada, 24 per cent of Canadian women also wrongly believe that the Pap test screens for ovarian cancer - down from 31 per cent in a benchmark 2005 survey. The Pap test detects cervical abnormalities only ... "It is critical that young women know that HPV vaccine and Pap tests for cervical cancers are not catch-alls for diseases below the waist," says Vanderhyden. (CTV.ca)
Health department releases September clinic schedule Aug 27, 2007
Other routine services include: pelvic exam, pap test, breast exam, urinalysis, hemoglobin, pregnancy testing, and certain STD screenings. Public Aid medical cards are accepted. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Annual Candlelight Celebration Shines Light On Cancer And Survivors Aug 23, 2007
"It is important to raise awareness about gynecologic cancers because the two most common - ovarian and endometrial cancer - do not have effective screening tools," said Dayna McCauley, practice administrator and pharmacist for the Long Island Gynecologic Oncologists PC. A pap test will reveal cervical cancer, for example, "but unlike breast or cervical cancer, which have effective screening, ovarian cancer in particular does not, and the disease is often not detected until late stages."... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
MonoGen Announces Financial Results for the Three-Month and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2007 Aug 11, 2007
Our commercialization team has progressed in the development of the strategy for market launch of the MonoPrep Processor and its accompanying MonoPrep Pap Test ... At this point in our evolution, we intend to focus all of our resources on the launch of the MonoPrep Processor and its accompanying MonoPrep Pap Test as well as the development of the imaging system ... Our PMA Supplement for the use of the MonoPrep Pap Test with Digene's hc2 HPV DNA Tests was submitted in late June. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
