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🚀 Exciting News in Women's Health! 🚀 The FDA has approved the use of self-collection kits for HPV screening, revolutionizing cervical cancer prevention. Say goodbye to the dreaded pelvic exam! HPV, or human papillomavirus, causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. About half of new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in people that have never been screened while about 10% are found in people who have not been tested as often as recommended. This approval is a significant step forward in making healthcare more accessible and convenient, empowering women to take control of their health! #HealthInnovation #FDAApproval #CervicalCancerPrevention #HPVTesting #WomensHealth https://lnkd.in/ewvybqUa

January is Cervical Cancer Month--a condition that is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening but can be deadly if not diagnosed and treated. Because substance abuse causes us to neglect our basic health care needs, many people struggling with addiction also suffer from many other medical conditions that have often gone undiagnoses and untreated for years. This can be particularly dangerous for women who may have gone years without being screened for cancers and conditions that affect their reproductive organs. Learn more about cervical cancer: https://lnkd.in/dge_PWC

This is BIG news in the women's reproductive health front...major pharmaceutical companies are preparing to introduce a new method for testing cervical cancer this fall. Right, the pap smear is the only option available, but while a necessity, it's often uncomfortable, embarrassing, and anxious driven for women. The new self-collection tests will allow patients to use cotton swabs instead of the cold metal or plastic speculum, and then send the sample to the lab. It's less invasive and painful for patients. The FDA is also reviewing an at-home version of the test, which could increase accessibility, especially for lower socioeconomic women in rural areas. The challenge is will women be able to provide a sample while avoiding contamination. If the at home tests are approved, it could be a game changer in detecting cervical cancer much earlier saving thousands of women's lives. #womenshealth #cervicalcancer #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice

Help your pet live a long and healthy life by spaying or neutering them! #WorldSpayDay. It helps prevent diseases in the reproductive organs, such as cancer. Speak to your #vet if you have any questions about the procedure #PetCare #PetHealth

🔍 Exploring Familial Malignant Melanoma 🧬 Familial Malignant Melanoma (FMM) caused by pathogenic variants in the CDKN2A or CDK4 genes refers to a rare genetic condition which increases the risk of developing melanoma, a type of skin cancer. FMM runs in families and follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Each child of an affected parent has a 50% risk of inheriting the condition. However, not everyone who inherits the pathogenic variant will necessarily develop melanoma, and environmental factors also play a role in disease development. Strategies for preventing melanoma in individuals with a family history of the disease include regular skin examinations, sun protection measures (such as wearing sunscreen and protective clothing), and avoidance of indoor tanning. Early detection through skin screenings and surveillance for suspicious moles or lesions is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment. 🌟 Let's raise awareness about Familial Malignant Melanoma and support those affected by this condition. More information: https://lnkd.in/dnkraMVy   Haukeland universitetssjukehus European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) #PREVENTABLE #RTRS #KnowAboutRTRS #rarediseases #horizoneurope #RareTumourRiskSyndromes #FMM #HELSEBERGEN

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Women with a BRCA1 mutation ages 35 – 50 who have their ovaries may consider enrolling in the SOROCk study. SOROCk is looking at whether or not removal of fallopian tubes alone can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer nearly as much as removing both the ovaries and fallopian tubes among women with an inherited BRCA1 mutation. The main benefit of preserving the ovaries is to prevent surgically induced menopause. The study will also examine quality of life outcomes. https://ow.ly/vI6w50Pywy2 #FacingOurRisk

Pediatric cancers form a constellation of rare conditions that take a devastating emotional and financial toll on young patients and families. For most of the past decade, US health authorities have pressed biopharma companies to speed up development of effective treatments. Learn how #SyneosHealth Clinical trial experts are supporting not just the patient who participates in a study but the entire family. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQmFgc5y #SyneosHealthLife #WorkHereMattersEverywhere #ClinicalCareers #ClinicalSolutions #2024HealthTrends

#prostatecancer is common - mostly diagnosed in men over 60, but knowing about how it might present, the symptoms, risks of screening, and how to determine what options are best for you means having a good conversation with your GP from as early as 40. In this article published in Neos Kosmos I make an effort to focus on starting this conversation. Healthy Male Healthdirect Australia Cancer Council Australia The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Australian Medical Association Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Fotis Kapetopoulos #prostatecancer #prostatehealth #menshealthawareness #menshealth