Cervical cancer deaths could be reduced with home HPV testing, study finds
A push for more accessible HPV testing is underway. A new program led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) called the SHIP Testing Network is exploring self-collection human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to prevent cervical cancer, according to a press release. The Last Mile Initiative, announced by NCI Director Dr. Kimrin Rathmell at the White House […]
Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes death to raise cervical cancer awareness | India
An Indian model who faked her own death in a publicity stunt to raise awareness about cervical cancer has defended her actions in a social media post, saying she was proud of the ‘results of death news’. He said that Poonam Pandey, the 32-year-old reality TV star and former Bollywood actor who shot to fame […]
UK mom dies of cervical cancer after doctors wrongly said tests were clear
A mother in the UK died from stage IV cervical cancer after doctors mistakenly ruled that her abnormal Pap test and biopsy were clear. Kelly Pugh, 48, died in June 2022 after being told that her test results came back normal despite bleeding. “Words cannot describe the pain and exhaustion Kelly has been through,” her […]