Physiological Effects Of Cervical Cancer

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Drug Could Prevent "Cervical Cancer by Killing Off Virus That Causes Disease"

The HIV drug lopinavir is selectively toxic to human papillomavirus-positive cervical cells, a new study suggests. About 3,000 UK women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, mostly due to HPV infection by high-risk strains, which have also... Read more »

Two Tests Cut Cervical Cancer Risk in Poor Countries

Just two lifetime health clinic visits could halve the cervical cancer risk for women in developing countries, according to a new study. Thanks to regular screenings, cervical cancer claims only around 4,000 lives annually in the United States. In... Read more »

Cervical-Cancer Drug Is Touted

A new study found that a proposed cervical cancer vaccine by British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline PLC produced an immune response in women ages 26-55, indicating the vaccine could help prevent cases of the disease in older women. The vaccine,... Read more »

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vaccine for Cervical cancer/HPV?

I was listening to some coverage of the 25years of AIDS or related program and thought they mentioned a vaccine that they were getting good results for slowing or stopping cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Have you heard of such a drug? I have...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the major cause of cervical cancers. However, not all women who are infected with HPV will develop cervical cancer. Moreover, while there are many different types of HPV, only a few types appear to cause... Read more »

HPV vaccine and cervical/oral cancer?

Hello Dr. Bob. This is the Mommy that you have always been so kind in easing the worries of, needing your wisdom once again in an extremely uncomfortable situation . I hope that these questions find you in the best of health, and as always, I thank...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'll post some general information from the archives about HPV below. This will answer some of your questions.As for your husband's problems with condoms, I suggest he try different varieties until he finds the best fit. It's a... Read more »

I had cervical cancer; Am I more prone to other cancers?

I had cervical cancer (I am HIV positive) and I would like to know if that is an open door to develop other cancers or for my original cancer to metastasize. Does cervical cancer mean you are prone to breast or other cancers? Thank you...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

Cervical cancer is typically caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV, also known as the wart virus). You may be more prone to diseases caused by the HPV virus (e.g. anal cancer, warts). It's important that your health care provider check... Read more »

Meaning of Physiological when used with Testosterone?

In your response to a question regarding hypogonadism and testosterone you use the word physiological. Could you explain what you mean? Also, I have used 100mg of Testosterone and 200mg of Deca Durabolin weekly for almost 18 months with no side...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

"physiological" means that the use of testosterone mimics what your body normally produces...your dose is a physiological replacement dose. Your response to Test and Deca is excellent; it is reasonable to continue them.I don't know... Read more »

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Cervical Cancer??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I found out in April that I have "pre-cancerous" cells on my cervix (after my doctor found HPV on my cervix in Feb). I've been waiting to have the procedure done & now its scheduled for July. As luck would have it, my ins is changing, so I may... Read more »

do genital warts cause cancer in men

Posted by team1, 1 Reply

they do cause cervical cancer in women among other things. but its been stated that the warts are harmless to men? is that true? Read more »

AIDS and Cancer

Posted by Anonymous

PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY which will examine the effect of caffeine on sleep and well-being in persons with HIV. Persons with HIV and AIDS seem to suffer more sleep disruption than the general population. This study will examine what... Read more »

Great article on ovarian cancer

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi,

ovarian cancer is fifth most common cancer among women accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. This information i get from an informative article on ovarian cancer at Read more »

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