Activation of AMPK inhibits cervical cancer cell growth through AKT/FOXO3a …
Although advanced-stage cervical cancer can benefit from current treatments, approximately 30% patients may fail after definitive treatment eventually. Therefore, exploring alternative molecular therapeutic approaches is imperatively needed for this …
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J'cans urged to sign e-petition for accessible cervical cancer screening
THE Jamaica Cancer Society has joined with cancer organisations across the region in launching an e-petition to Caribbean Community Heads of Government asking for accessible and affordable cervical cancer screening for all Caribbean women.
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Anti-cancer vaccine gets too few takers
THE SAFETY and effectiveness of a vaccine to protect teen girls against dangerous strains of the virus that is a leading cause of cervical cancer have been unquestionably proved. So it is both discouraging and heartbreaking that, because of ignorance …
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EDITORIAL: More information needed to help individuals decide on vaccinations
The other topic concerns cervical cancer. In April, a cervical cancer vaccine was added to the ministry's regular mass vaccination program. But the ministry on June 14 decided to withdraw its recommendation for the vaccine due to concerns about …
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Cancer Vaccine "coming Soon"
Maputo — A vaccine against cervical cancer could be available by 2014 according to Mozambique's Deputy Minister for Health Nazira Abdula. The vaccine is currently being trialled in pilot studies in several African countries, including Mozambique.
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