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Cancer of the Cervix

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 28/05/2008 - 15:31
Publisher: 
Health24.com
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http://www.health24.com
Author: 
Dr. Hennie Botha
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

Cancer of the cervix is a very common malignant disease in South African women. This cancer can mostly be prevented by the early detection of cancer precursors using regular screening (Pap smear) and gynecological check-ups.  Cancer of the cervix is often associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which mostly is sexually transmitted. The most common symptom of cancer of the cervix is abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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Cervical Cancer Vaccine is Approved in South Africa

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 14/05/2008 - 14:45
Publisher: 
South Africa: The Good News
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

A cervical cancer vaccine has been given the go-ahead for use in South Africa, a pharmaceutical company has said. Glaxo SmithKline (GSK) said the vaccine had been approved and registered by the Medicines Control Council. An estimated 6 700 South African women develop cervical cancer every year.

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