Bogota Free Planet CommentsGardasil A Vaccine To Prevent Cervical CancerPosted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Sexually transmitted diseases Some patients you never forget. Years ago, a young talented pianist after years of dedicated study, was scheduled to give her first piano recital in Toronto. But for months beforehand she noticed vaginal discharge and did nothing. Finally, due to abnormal bleeding she consulted me. Pelvic examination revealed an extensive cancer of the cervix. She died a few months later and never gave her recital. Now, a new vaccine, “Gardasil”, will prevent needless deaths such as hers. Cervical cancer strikes half a million women worldwide each year and 250,000 die from this disease. The cause of this cancer evaded researchers for years. However, recent studies show that the majority of cervical tumours are due to infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: Sexually Transmitted Disease In Middle-Aged Adults Previous entry: A Condom In The Mail? Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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