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Home > Cancer and Treatments > Gynecologic Cancers > Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer ResourcesJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthAccording to the National Cancer Institute, cervical cancer now ranks 14th in frequency for women in the United States. In 2008, new cases of cervical cancer are estimated to be 11,070, with 3,870 women dying from the disease. Thanks in large part to early detection through screening and a new vaccine now available, cervical cancer is a disease that can be almost entirely prevented.January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about the latest treatments and research advances. If you have individual questions about cervical cancer, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125 and speak directly to a cancer nurse or visit their web page. News | About Cervical Cancer | About HPV | Prevention and pre-cancerous conditions | Resources News
Sexual history shouldn't guide HPV vaccination
HPV linked to better survival in tonsil, tongue cancer, U-M study finds from the University of Michigan Health System newsroom: About Cervical Cancer
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U-M Gynecologic Oncology Clinic Gynecologic cancer patient handbook From the UMHS website:
About HPV
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Gynecologic cancer information guide
National Cervical Cancer Coalition National Cancer Institute - Cervical cancer information National Cancer Institute - HPV information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - HPV vaccine Q & A Michigan Cancer Consortium - Cervical cancer resources On-Line Discussion Group: GYN-ONC the e-mail discussion group for Gynecological Cancer patients and families. Hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources ACOR.
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