HPV Vaccination and Screening Help Australia Get Closer to Eliminating Cervical Cancer
Australia has been a leader in HPV-prevention and cervical cancer screening for decades. Because of this, it is now close to eliminating cervical cancer entirely. However, recent drops in vaccination and screening rates threaten this progress.
ACS Releases New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society (ACS) released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that focus on HPV testing and approve the use of self-collected samples.
Honoring the NCCC Arizona Chapter
The Arizona Chapter of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition has been a powerful voice in cervical cancer awareness and prevention since joining the organization in 2004. For more than two decades, the chapter has led with compassion, education, and unwavering dedication, impacting thousands across Arizona and beyond.
NCCC Texas (The Brazos Valley) Chapter
NCCC Texas (The Brazos Valley ) Chapter Get in Touch with The Brazos Valley Chapter Chapter Leader: Alex Castro My Name is Alex Castro and I am a Texas native but have spent my life traveling the United States and abroad. I have served for 10 years in the Medical Auxiliary of the United States […]
Study Shows Herd Immunity for HPV is Possible
We’ve known for years that the HPV vaccine works. Now new research shows that widespread vaccination even protects those who haven’t gotten the shot. This study proves that it is possible to reach herd immunity for HPV.
NCCC North Carolina (Winston-Salem) Chapter
NCCC North Carolina (Winston-Salem) Chapter Donate to NCCC NC (Winston-Salem) Get in Touch with Winston-Salem Abigail Gawrych My name is Abigail Gawrych and I am the leader of the NCCC Chapter based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but have relocated to Winston-Salem where I am currently attending Wake Forest University […]
NCCC California (Los Angeles)
NCCC California (Los Angeles) Chapter Donate to NCCC CA (Los Angeles) Get in Touch with NCCC Los Angeles Aimra’at Allah Alaliha Aimra’at Allah-Alaliha is a dynamic, purpose-driven leader whose life and work embody resilience, service, and empowerment with a professional background spanning operations, executive administration, customer experience, and public speaking, Aimra’at brings a rare blend […]
FDA Approves At-Home Collection Device for Cervical Cancer Screening
The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, a self-collection device for HPV testing that does not require a speculum exam or even a trip to the doctor’s office. People can collect their own sample at home and send it to a lab for analysis.
One and Done? New Study Suggests that One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Enough
The results of large-scale study suggest that one shot of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect young people from HPV and related issues like cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Haven’t Rebounded After the Pandemic
A new study comparing cancer screening rates from 2019 (pre-pandemic) to those in 2021 (mid-pandemic) and 2023 (post-pandemic) found that cervical cancer screening rates lagged behind.