This webpage explains that persistent high-risk HPV—especially type 16—is a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer, accounting for around 70% of U.S. throat cancers, and highlights prevention strategies like vaccination, sexual health practices, and regular screenings.
This video explains the role of Pap smears in cervical health, highlighting that while they detect abnormal cell changes, they do not test for most STDs. It focuses on the connection between Pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV), which is related to cervical cancer. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of Pap smears and encourages discussing STD concerns with your healthcare provider for comprehensive testing.
This webpage discusses the significant decline in cervical precancers (CIN2+) observed between 2008 and 2022, particularly in women aged 20–24, correlating with HPV vaccination.
This article discusses how the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has proposed new draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening, allowing women aged 30 and older to self-collect HPV samples. This approach aims to improve access to screening, particularly for Black and Hispanic women. The guidelines recommend HPV testing every five years for women aged 30 to 65, alongside traditional Pap tests, and the self-collection method is expected to increase screening rates by offering a more comfortable option.
During this insightful webinar, survivor and cervical cancer advocate Karla Chavez and Dr. Stephanie Alimena engaged in an insightful conversation around cervical cancer screening. They discussed how HPV tests work, the shift in screening options, and what patients can expect during screenings. The speakers also shared valuable advice on how to talk with your doctors about the latest developments in HPV screening. It was an informative and eye-opening event—thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about their health!
This toolkit offers promotional materials for HPV and cervical cancer awareness. It includes best times to post, graphics and copy, and more.
This report presents recent scientific evidence about the links between HIV, HPV and cervical cancer, and it supplies relevant epidemiological, screening, vaccination and innovation data.
This podcast features Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of Washington Center for AIDS and STD, discussing common questions about HPV.
