April 2022

HPV Vaccination May Be Linked To Decrease In Incidence Of Cervical Cancers

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Womens Cancer Care

HealthDay (3/16) reported, “The recent decrease in the incidence of cervical cancers, particularly in young women, may be associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination approval, according to a study.” Investigators “found that before vaccination approval, cervical cancer rates in the 20- to 24-year age group were decreasing at 2.29 percent annually; since approval, the rate has […]

Wait Time Of At Least 20 Days To Undergo Elective, Low-Risk, Cancer-Related Surgery Appeared Safe After Recovery From COVID-19

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Womens Cancer Care

Healio (3/30, Lawrence) reported, “A wait time of at least 20 days to undergo elective, low-risk, cancer-related surgery appeared safe following recovery from mild to moderate COVID-19, according to study results.” The findings were published in Annals of Surgical Oncology. […]