Extractions: Surveillance Cancer Survivorship ... Skin Cancer You may also download a PDF version (567K) for Adobe Acrobat Reader Contents The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program , administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), helps low-income, uninsured, and underserved women gain access to lifesaving screening programs for early detection of breast and cervical cancers. Many deaths from breast and cervical cancers could be avoided by increasing cancer screening rates among women at risk. Deaths from these diseases occur disproportionately among women who are uninsured or underinsured. Mammography and Papanicolaou (Pap) tests are underused by women who have less than a high school education, are older, live below the poverty level, or are members of certain racial and ethnic minority groups.
Cervical Cancer Treatment Option Overview. Stage 0 cervical cancer. Stage IA cervical cancer cervical cancer. Stage IVA cervical cancer. Stage IVB cervical cancer. Recurrent cervical cancer. Changes to http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancernet/100103.html
Cervical Cancer UK - Jo's Trust Offers information on cervical cancer, chemotherapy, counseling and related issues, bulletin board and relevant links. Also Jo's story and how the trust came to be established. http://www.jotrust.co.uk
Extractions: Welcome to Jo's Trust, the charity dedicated to fighting cervical cancer. James and Jo Maxwell established the Trust in 1999 with the belief that it could make a difference to the lives of women and their families affected by pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix. Making a Difference www.jotrust.co.uk provides good information, confidential expert medical advice, counselling and support about all aspects of cervical cancer. Awareness and knowledge of the causes of pre-cancer and cervical cancer with an understanding of the importance of having regular cervical screening can prevent this disease. Read the most up to date medical information available on About Cervical Cancer Use our Confidential Medical Advice forum to submit a question or concern to our online medical panel. Post a message on the Bulletin Board and correspond with other women or go to our News page and read the latest stories about developments in the prevention and treatment of pre-cancer and cervical cancer. Our new
National Cancer Institute - Cervical Cancer Home Page What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Cervix. Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer. NIH Publication No. 952047. PDQ® - NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/types/cervical
Cervical Cancer Treatment statement for Health professionals. cervical cancer. Get this document via a secure connection. 13. Human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer. http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancer.gov/CDR0000062759.html
Cervical Cancer Treatment statement for Patients. cervical cancer. Get this document via a secure connection. General Information About cervical cancer. http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancer.gov/CDR0000062961.html
MediSpectra, Inc., Lexington, Massachusetts A medical device company developing proprietary optical detection technology for enhanced accuracy and realtime results in the diagnosis of cervical cancer. http://www.medispectra.com/
Cervical Cancer Search our database by Health Topic or enter your own keywords. cervical cancer. Printerfriendly version PDF file, 92 Kb. What is cervical cancer? http://www.4woman.gov/faq/ccervix.htm
Extractions: Where can I learn more about cervical cancer? Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows during a woman's pregnancy. The cervix forms a canal that opens into the vagina (birth canal), which leads to the outside of the body. Cervical cancer is a disease that can be very serious. However, it is a disease that you can help prevent. Cervical cancer occurs when normal cells in the cervix change into cancer cells. This normally takes several years to happen, but it can also happen in a very short period of time. The good news is that there are ways to help prevent cervical cancer. By getting regular Pap tests and pelvic exams, your health care provider can find and treat the changing cells before they turn into cancer. Where can I learn more about cervical cancer?
Cervical Screening Multimedia Courseware Offers physical assessment of the female reproductive system and the clinical procedure of obtaining a Pap Smear. Demo available. http://cervicalcancer.hypermart.net/
Extractions: About the Software: The "Strategy" to prepare public health nurses for certification of competency in the physical assessment of the female reproductive system and the clinical procedure of obtaining a Papanicolaou Smear. The "Objectives" Identify the location of female reproductive organs. Discuss the normal developmental changes of the female reproductive system. Develop interview questions to obtain information about the patient's reproductive health status. Explain specimen collection of the Papanicolaou smear. Identify the equipment used during the Pap smear and explain their use. Document findings of the assessment of the female reproductive system. About the process: After identifying a product to develop and gaining support for the idea from the Cervical Cancer Initiative, I wrote the "Proposal" requesting funding from the various government support agencies and submitted it on behalf of the Cervical Cancer Initiative. The project obtained "Funding" from Human Resources Development Canada to hire (6) students. I then took the job description that was included with the proposal and interviewed and selected a "Team" of (2) Animators, (2) Lingo Programmers, (1) Story Boarder / Multimedia Writer, (1) Volunteer Portfolio Designer and Beta Tester and (1) Project Manager.
CancerBACUP : Cervix Search. cervical cancer information centre. General. The cervix; What is cancer? See information on Cervical screening. Go to cervical cancer Q As. http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Cancertype/Cervix
Cytyc Corporation - Home Page Develops, manufactures and markets sample preparation systems for medical diagnostic applications such as the automated preparation of cervical cell specimens on microscope slides for use in cervical cancer screening. (Nasdaq CYTC). http://www.cytyc.com/
HPV And Cervical Cancer - Questions & Answers HPV and cervical cancer Questions Answers. What is HPV? Does HPV cause cervical cancer? How do I protect myself against cervical cancer? http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sti/HPVfacts1.html
Extractions: HPV stands for human papilloma virus. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Some produce warts - plantar warts on the feet, common hand warts, juvenile warts, butcher's warts, and genital warts. About 30 types of HPV can infect the genital area - the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, or scrotum. This brochure is about the HPVs associated with cervical cancer. How many people have genital HPV infections?
TriPath - Care Technologies Develops, manufactures and markets integrated sample preparation and automated image analysis system to support cytologists in cervical cancer screening. (Nasdaq TPTH). http://www.tripathimaging.com/
Extractions: TriPath Imaging develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative solutions to improve the clinical management of cancer, including detection, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. TriPath Oncology, a wholly owned subsidiary of TriPath Imaging, develops molecular diagnostic and pharmacogenomic products and services for malignant melanoma and cancers of the cervix, breast, ovary, and prostate. Listen to the live or archived webcast of TriPath Imaging's Q1 2004 Earnings Conference Call (Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 11:00 am ET ). Click Here. TriPath Imaging Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Labeling for SurePath(TM) Liquid-Based Pap Test - Click Here TriPath Imaging to Present at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey's 33rd Annual Institutional Conference and Friedman Billings Ramsey's 8th Annual Growth Investor Conference - Click Here TriPath Imaging to Present at Banc of America Securities 2004 Health Care Conference - Click Here TriPath Imaging Announces First Quarter 2004 Results - Click Here Quest Diagnostics Signs Multi-Year Agreement with TriPath Imaging To Launch SurePath(TM) Liquid-Based Pap Test Nationally - Click Here Upcoming Events May 1-5, 2004 - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) - Philadelphia, PA
Extractions: Welcome to the Irish Cervical Screening Programme Website This is Phase 1 of a National Cervical Screening Programme, which offers free cervical screening to women aged 25-60 years in the Mid-Western Health Board (MWHB) area. Women aged 25-60 years in the MWHB area are invited to Register with the Programme. The ICSP aims to ensure that women on the Register will be invited over a 5 year screening period, by letter to attend for a free cervical smear test. Women who have registered with the Programme can wait until they are sent a letter advising when to make an appointment for a free smear test with an ICSP Registered Smeartaker of their choice. Women who have never had a Programme smear can contact one of the ICSP Registered Smeartakers (Doctors and Nurses) to discuss having a free smear test. Cervical Screening is a worthwhile preventative health measure. Smear tests can detect early changes in the neck of the womb; the earlier a change is found the easier it is to treat.
OncoLink | The Web's First Cancer Resource What is cervical cancer? cervical cancer happens when cells discussed further. Am I at risk for cervical cancer? cervical cancer is http://www.oncolink.org/types/article.cfm?c=6&s=17&ss=129&id=8226
Extractions: CANCER SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ... Contact us The Cancer Clinical Services Quality Assurance Project website is a resource for primary care clinicians and other healthcare providers involved in the early detection and diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers. This website features continuing medical education materials, professional education resources, clinical tools including diagnostic algorithms and consensus guidelines, information for current or potential Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts providers, and information on quality assurance issues affecting breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnosis. Verify CME Login Search Site Index ... Privacy
Extractions: In 1997 the American Social Health Association entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) and Prevention to develop a national model to increase Pap-testing and follow-up among low-income African American and Hispanic women. We identified the communities of Durham and Chatham Counties in North Carolina as pilot sites for developing a replicable model for reaching under-served women in both urban and rural settings. We hope that the project will serve as a model for replication for other local and national organizations. Project objectives included: assessing patient's and provider's knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding the prevention, detection and control of cervical cancer; and, identifying cultural and communication barriers to timely and adequate gynecological health care. By increasing awareness about sexual health issues and cervical cancer prevention the project also sought to increase Pap-testing and follow-up among high-risk women in the pilot geographic areas. Another objective was to improve the quality of health care provider counseling and education surrounding the prevention of cervical cancer and the psychological issues related to diagnosis and treatment.
Extractions: Next: Introduction A High Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging System for the Detection of Cervical Cancer A digital scanning system for the ultrasonic detection of cervical cancer has been developed. The acoustic transducer is a high frequency (30 MHZ) wide band single element PVDF transducer. Pulse-echo traces are recorded at up to 2048 angular positions at a speed of 16 revolutions per second. The high frequency signals are continuously digitized at 200 Msamples/s with a resolution of 10 bits. A processing unit converts the data into a high resolution 'radial' image in real-time and stores the digitized RF-data for further processing. The scanner supports two modi, a real-time search mode and an off-line characterization mode. The first mode is to obtain a basic impression of the cervix. After selection of a region of interest, the second mode uses seismic processing tools for image enhancement and tissue characterization. In this mode use is being made of residual focussing to obtain a high depth-independent resolution and the resulting high resolution image is analyzed by linear Radon transformation for angle dependent information.
ACS :: What Is Cervical Cancer? Detailed Guide cervical cancer. What Is cervical cancer? Cancer of the cervix (also called cervical cancer ) begins in the lining of the cervix. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_cervical_cancer_8.a
Extractions: Cancer Reference Information ... Treatment Decision Tools Detailed Guide: Cervical Cancer What Is Cervical Cancer? The cervix is the lower part of the womb (uterus). The uterus has two parts. The upper part, called the body of the uterus, is where the baby grows. The cervix, in the lower part, connects the body of the uterus to the vagina, or birth canal. Cancer of the cervix (also called "cervical cancer") begins in the lining of the cervix. This cancer does not form suddenly. First, some cells begin to change from normal to pre-cancer and then to cancer. This can take a number of years, although sometimes it happens more quickly. These changes are referred to by several terms, including dysplasia . For some women, these changes may go away without any treatment. More often, they need to be treated to keep them from changing into true cancers. There are two main types of cancer of the cervix. About 80% to 90% are squamous cell carcinomas . The other 10%-20% are adenocarcinomas . If the cancer has features of both types it is called mixed carcinoma . If you have cervical cancer, ask your doctor to explain exactly what type of cancer you have.