Gynecologic Cancer

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  Forward Look

  Push Needed to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates

  President's Cancer Panel stresses reducing 'missed opportunities.'

  by Sue Rochman

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  Survivor Profile

  Regaining Her Balance

  Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

  by Kevin Begos

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  Forward Look

  Too Much Testing

  Doctors are not following cervical cancer guidelines, study finds.

  by Cameron Walker

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  Forward Look

  African-American Women May Benefit Less From HPV Vaccine

  Several HPV subtypes that infect African-American women are not included in that vaccine.

  by Cameron Walker

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  Forward Look

  Taking a Shot at Cervical Cancer

  Researchers look for ways to increase acceptance of the HPV vaccine.

  by Karen Patterson

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  Yesterday & Today

  From Desire to Daisy

  Whether it was a star turn playing Blanche DuBois or Daisy Werthan, Jessica Tandy sparkled in a tough role. That didn't change after her cancer diagnosis.

  by Karen Patterson

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  Q&A

  Writing Through It

  In a new book and on her New York Times blog, author Susan Gubar chronicles her experiences living with metastatic cancer.

  by Marci A. Landsmann

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  Q&A

  The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks

  Author Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.

  by Alexandra Goho

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  Survivor Profile

  Patients’ Rights Powerhouse

  Myra Christopher wages a personal battle with a rare cancer while continuing to passionately advocate for patients.

  by Charlotte Huff

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  Forward Look

  The Avastin Roller Coaster

  Ups and downs keep coming for Avastin as studies report on its effects for different cancers.

  by Sue Rochman