Episode 81: Cervical Cancer - Leeches or Hot Irons?

Update: 2025-09-04

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Cervical Cancer: What causes it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will explore the history of cervical cancer, how we screen for it as well as diagnose it. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

Cervical Cancer Foundation (US): https://cervicalcancerfoundation.org/

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/

Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation: https://accf.org.au/

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3557105/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352506

https://www.jcancer.org/v06p0029.htm

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12216-cervical-cancer

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7089001/

https://www.acrf.com.au/news/latest-news/marking-anniversary-worlds-first-hpv-vaccine/

https://hpvhub.com/famous-women-who-have-been-diagnosed-with-cervical-cancer/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7993430/

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49432757

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/cervical-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/survival

https://www.visiblebody.com/blog/anatomy-physiology-4-facts-about-the-cervix

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