Researchers suggest that a two-dose cervical cancer vaccine regimen is as effective as a three-dose one in preventing the disease.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
The researchers then followed up on the cases after four years and found that the level of protection against human papilloma virus strains 16 and 18 was the same among all three groups. However the researchers were quick to state that it was not yet clear whether fewer doses provided protection for the same amount of time as three-dose vaccination.
The study has been published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute.
Pap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
About Cancer in Women
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
