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Cervical cancer and unprotected sex

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 3 Feb 24

Recently an Indian model died of cervical cancer at the age of 32. Cervical cancer is usually caused by unprotected sex. Doctors are trying to invent a vaccine that could control this disease as it's number is increasing in India...

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Back problems how bad can they get?

moneymommy @moneymommy (3418) • United States 14 Feb 09

I am very worried about my back. I have problems with my cervical and lumbar areas. I am know experiencing numbness in hands and feet. What are the chances of my back issues getting worse? Have you ever had back problems with...

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Would you take the Gardasil shot?

lilisor @lilisor (205) • Hungary 5 Dec 08

I know cervical cancer is very dangerous and doctors have come up with a vaccine meant to protect women from 4 types of HPV that could lead to cervical cancer. But what if that vaccine is not that good? What if on long term you...

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Is the government not telling us something about HPV vaccine?

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 17 Nov 08

If you read my posts, you know that I am always very skeptical of many vaccines due to the side affects. This is an interesting article that I thought some of you might be interested in...

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I am not always a huge fan of vaccines. What is your take on the hpv vaccine?

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 25 Oct 08

At this point in my life, I do not take vaccines lightly, in fact, I do not take them at all. I do not get the flu vaccine, and I never get the flu, as I believe in prevention comes from eating right, keeping a healthy lifestyle...

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Parents of girls, will you have your girls get the new HPV shot?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 23 May 07

The new HPV shot supposedly prevents the HPV virus which causes a certain type of cervical cancer. This shot is technically still under testing and has been released in many areas, my own included. I have some real mixed emotions...

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March is Cervical Cancer Awareness month

rebelangelseven @rebelangelseven (315) • United States 9 Mar 07

Many people do not understand how important it is to be tested for cervical cancer or how it could save their lives. Do you or someone in your family have cervical cancer? Are you 50 years of age or older? Have you been putting...

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Mom: Will you encourage your teen daughter to get the cervical cancer vaccine?

kbkbooks @kbkbooks (7022) • Canada 11 Jan 07

There is now a vaccine that reduces a woman's risk of getting cervical cancer. This is so amazing to me. I never would have dreamed a cancer prevention by a vaccine in my lifetime. I want to get the vaccine if my doctor will...

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