HPV Vaccine Study raises Hope for Cancer Prevention

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer which is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. HPV infections also contribute to cancers of the anus, vagina, vulva, penis, and some oropharyngeal cancers.
New research on cancer-causing HPV has confirmed the vaccine's effectiveness and opened new avenues for research. The results, reported in three separate studies, suggest that vaccination programs could be less expensive than anticipated and may also have unexpected benefits.Read moreRead NCI Cancer Bulletin