01. Cervical cancer screening
Coupling screening for a common sexually transmitted virus with the Pap test could help doctors identify which women are most prone to cervical cancer.
Read | 02. Cervical cancer vaccine
A vaccine that provides near-total protection against cervical cancer was approved by the Medicines Control Council of SA, GlaxoSmithKline announced.
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03. 10 scary cervical cancer facts
Did you know that more women develop and die of cervical cancer than any other type of cancer in South Africa? Brush up on your facts right here.
Read | 04. When cervical cancer strikes
One in five women who have cancer in South Africa, have cervical cancer. We focus on this issue today on International Day of Action for Women's Health.
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05. Cancer in South Africa
One in six South African men and one in seven South African women will get cancer during their lives. Cancer can strike anyone at any time.
Read | 06. Cancer of the cervix
The cervix, also called neck of the womb, is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, pear-shaped organ, is located in the pelvis between the bladder.
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07. Cervix screening updated
While regular screening for cervical cancer is strongly recommended for younger women, older women can safely discontinue regular screening or be screened less often.
Read | 08. Combating cervical cancer
Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Today, because of ever-more effective screening methods, this cancer is being detected - and cured.
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09. Preventing cervical cancer
Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in South Africa and affects one out of every 41 women.
Read | 10. Uterine cancer
Cancer of the womb can either develop from the surface of the cervix (cervical cancer) or it can develop in the endometrium (endometrial cancer).
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11. Cervical cancer update
The good news: there is now a vaccine against HPV and an alternative to the pap smear test.
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