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Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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In the latest instalment of our cancer and infections series, we explore the history behind the cancer-causing human papillomavirus. In the latest instalment of our cancer and infections series, we explore the history behind the cancer-causing human papillomavirus.

by Emma Smith | Analysis | 16 September 2014

16 September 2014

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Cancer and Infections

To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future. To mark cervical screening awareness week we explore the evidence on how the programme could be improved to prevent more cases of cervical cancer in the future.

by Jess Kirby | Analysis | 9 June 2014

9 June 2014

Rates of anal cancer have quadrupled since the mid-70s, but why? We explore the possible reasons, and ask why the media didn't cover the story. Rates of anal cancer have quadrupled since the mid-70s, but why? We explore the possible reasons, and ask why the media didn't cover the story.

by Greg Jones | Analysis | 5 June 2014

5 June 2014

Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK. Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 5 June 2014

5 June 2014

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A tribute to Anne Szarewski

In tribute to Anne Szarewski we look at her career and the huge contribution she made to our understanding of the links between HPV and cancer. In tribute to Anne Szarewski we look at her career and the huge contribution she made to our understanding of the links between HPV and cancer.

by Peter Sasieni | Analysis | 2 September 2013

2 September 2013

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Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good? Cancer news often gets more attention if a celebrity has been diagnosed, but does this help raise awareness or can the celebrity angle do more harm than good?

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 5 July 2013

5 July 2013

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Cancer prevention expert Professor Peter Sasieni talks about new research showing the effectiveness of HPV testing in preventing cervical cancer. Cancer prevention expert Professor Peter Sasieni talks about new research showing the effectiveness of HPV testing in preventing cervical cancer.

by Peter Sasieni | Analysis | 31 July 2012

31 July 2012