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African-Americans have trouble clearing cervical cancer virus
April 1, 2012 11:48 AM
CHICAGO (AP) - New research might help explain why black women are so much more likely than whites to develop and die from cervical cancer. The research finds that blacks seem to have more trouble clearing HPV, the virus that causes the disease. Researchers have long thought that less access... more » -
HPV linked to skin cancer
July 12, 2010 12:45 PM
It's been established that certain strains of human papillomavirus can lead to cervical cancer. Now doctors say people infected with other HPV strains are more likely to develop skin cancer. The increased risk was especially pronounced for those on immuno-supression drugs. The study led by researchers at Dartmouth... more » -
Dentists alarmed by increase in oral cancer in young people
February 7, 2010 11:19 AM
Some dentists are sounding the alarm about oral cancer and young people. The number of cases is way up and the problem isn't tobacco. One of the most common places for oral cancer is, is on the side of the tongue. And that cancer can be due to HPV.... more » -
Dentists alarmed by increase in oral cancer in young people
February 7, 2010 11:10 AM
Some dentists are sounding the alarm about oral cancer and young people. The number of cases is way up and the problem isn't tobacco. One of the most common places for oral cancer is, is on the side of the tongue. And that cancer can be due to HPV.... more »
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