Cervical Cancer

Ohio State Researcher Hopes ‘Generational’ Approach Can Help Reduce Cervical Cancer In Appalachia

Women in Appalachia face some of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the country. They are also among the groups of women least likely to receive…

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A Conversation About Cancer Rates in Appalachia

Rural Appalachia has some of the highest cancer mortality rates in the country -- up to 36 percent higher than what is seen elsewhere. The culprit? That’s…

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W.Va. Has High Rate of Cervical Cancer Despite Preventive Vaccines

Human Papillomavirus – more commonly known as HPV -- is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It is so common that almost…

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State Immunization Network Hosts First West Virginia HPV Summit

Human papillomavirus, more commonly called HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, affecting about 1 in 4 Americans.…

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