New study supports extending cervical screening intervals for people who test...
This article was published in 2022 but updated in 2024 to reflect Northern Ireland adopting HPV primary testing In January, we wrote about the changes to the cervical screening programme in Wales. This...
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How our global activity is tackling cancer prevention in low- and...
In 2012, 65% of all cancer deaths globally occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This estimate is projected to rise to 75% by 2030. With 44% of these deaths being attributed to...
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Into the archives: the story of HPV and cervical cancer
“It’s a huge achievement by lots and lots of people. It’s nice to think that this next generation will probably never really have to worry about cervical cancer in this country.” Last year, a...
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Our nurses answer your frequently asked questions about cancer
Every year, our Cancer Awareness Roadshow sets off around the country to talk to people about cancer whilst they are out and about. They chat to people in the street, in community venues and even at...
View ArticleFirst immunotherapy approved for cervical cancer in England and Scotland
The immunotherapy pembrolizumab may help some people with incurable cervical cancer live longer. It's now an approved treatment for them in England and Scotland. The post First immunotherapy approved...
View ArticleEngland moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine
Children in England will need only one dose of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical and other related cancers from September 2023. The post England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine appeared first on...
View ArticlePride 2023: Taking on the inequalities in LGBTQIA+ cancer care
Charities, research institutes and health providers across the UK are working to improve LGBTQIA+ cancer care. Here's how. The post Pride 2023: Taking on the inequalities in LGBTQIA+ cancer care...
View Article“Seeing those results for the first time made my whole career seem...
The post “Seeing those results for the first time made my whole career seem worthwhile” – Peter Sasieni wins Don Listwin Award appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News.
View ArticleJust 12% of women know how HPV testing is used in cervical screening
A new study funded by Cancer Research UK has revealed a gap in many women’s understanding of HPV (human papillomavirus) and its role in cervical screening. The post Just 12% of women know how HPV...
View ArticleBreakthrough on cervical cancer treatment could cut deaths by 35%
Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have made the biggest improvement in cervical cancer treatment in more than 20 years by changing how we use existing drugs. The post Breakthrough on cervical...
View Article2023 roundup: 5 of our most important cancer research stories of the year
2023 has been a big year for Cancer Research UK, and there's been a lot to celebrate. So, to end the year, we want to highlight just a few of our most exciting research stories of 2023. The post 2023...
View Article6 articles to clue you up on HPV, vaccines, and cervical cancer prevention
22-28 January is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. To recognise that, we’ve compiled some of our most useful content on cervical cancer, from research in the lab to screening in the clinic, to get you...
View ArticleHPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates across society
The HPV vaccine is preventing the highest number of cervical cancer cases in the most deprived groups in England. The post HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates across society appeared first on...
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70 years of progress in cervical cancer research
View the story 70 years of progress in cervical cancer research By Jacob Smith 25 years ago, our scientists showed that nearly all cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This...
View ArticleCervical screening awareness week: Four women share their cervical cancer...
For cervical screening awareness week, four women share their personal experiences of being diagnosed with cervical cancer The post Cervical screening awareness week: Four women share their cervical...
View ArticleNew grants announced for driving HPV vaccination uptake in Africa and Asia
Through the International Cancer Prevention programme, we’re helping to expand access to HPV vaccination for adolescent girls in low and middle income countries, to prevent cervical cancer. The post...
View ArticleHPV self-sampling could help screen one million more women for cervical cancer
More than million more women in England could take part in cervical screening over the next three years if they were offered do-it-yourself kits, according to the YouScreen trial. The post HPV...
View ArticlePapcup: Could this at-home HPV test make cervical screening easier?
Sânziana Foia is developing a cervical screening device designed to detect high-risk HPV in menstrual blood within minutes. It could help remove some of the biggest barriers to cervical screening,...
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