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Using Robotic Surgery to Treat Cancer: Penn Expands Robotic Gynecologic Surgery Program
New advances in robotic-assisted surgery are shortening the recovery time, reducing pain and letting women get back to their lives in record time. Penn’s robotic gynecologic surgery program continues to grow and is now available at all three UPHS hospitals.
Gyn Onc Services Move to Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Opening this summer, the Perelman Center is a state-of-the-art, 360,000+ square foot outpatient facility designed to create an ideal environment for patient-focused care and collaboration among health care professionals. The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania will be one of the first tenants to move into the Perelman Center this summer.
OncoLife Survivorship Care Plan
Oncolink® has created an individualizedplan of care based on the Institute of Medicine recommendations for cancer survivors. This free program provides cancer survivors with information regarding the health risks they face as a result of cancer therapies.
A Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer
Penn researchers use patient’s own tumor tissue and create an immunotherapy vaccine to attack ovarian cancer.
Share Your Story
Frequently, people learn from the life experiences of their friends, peers, even strangers. When faced with a diagnosis of cancer, a patient can take a tremendous amount of comfort in knowing they are not alone. It helps to find that others have managed their cancer and want to offer support – that is why we want to hear from you.
Clinical Trials: Helping to Advance Cancer Care
Patients with cancer are living longer and have a better quality of life than ever before. This is due in part to our ability to better diagnose and treat cancer. None of the recent advances in cancer care would have been possible without clinical trials.

 

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Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention - Committed to prevention through research and screening. Includes organization background, information and publications; presented in English, French, and Spanish.
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Cervical - Offers general information and contact details.
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CancerBACUP: Cancer of the Cervix - Information includes causes, symptoms, treatments and living with the disease.
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Cervical Cancer and Older Women - A tip sheet on the pap test and related matters from the National Cancer Institute specifically addressed to women ages 65 and older.
Meta Description: [ For women over 65. Includes Medicare coverage of screening. ]

Cervical Cancer UK - Describes the signs, symptoms, stages and treatment of this disease.
Meta Description: [ Cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix), cervical smears and colposcopy described by UK experts ]

Cervix and Pap Smear Problems - Frequently asked questions about abnormal Pap smears, cervical dysplasia and the HPV relationship to cervical cancer.
Meta Description: [ Answers to common questions about cervical and pap smears. All you need to know about gyno checkups. Problems about cervical and pap smears, including infertility. ]

Cone Biopsy - Research on HPV, cervical dysplasia and related surgery including pictures and links.
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eMedicine Health: Cervical Cancer - Consumer health resource provides an overview of causes, symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Learn about cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) which affects a women's reproductive system (uterus & vagina). Find causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment on eMedicineHealth.com ]

Grounds For Health - Non-profit organization that provides cervical cancer screening to women living in coffee growing communities of Mexico.
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500 IARC Screening Group: Cervical Cancer - The International Agency for Research on Cancer offers information and publications, as well as detailing its programs in developing countries.
Meta Description: [ IARC Screening Group Homepage - cervical cancer prevention in developping countries - International Agency for Research on Cancer ]

404 Imperial Cancer Research Fund UK - Provides news and information about the risks, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.
Meta Description: [ Find out all about what cancer is, how it makes people ill, the types of research that Cancer Research UK funds, information summaries for the most commonly diagnosed cancers and a historical perspective on research and treatment. ]

Iranian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology - ISCCP is dedicated to improving prevention, diagnosis and management of cervical cancer.

Jo's Trust - Information on cervical cancer, chemotherapy, counseling and related issues, bulletin board and relevant links. Located in London, England.
Meta Description: [ Jo's Trust Cervical Cancer Information and Support. ]

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Cervical Cancer - Addresses areas such as current research, treatment and screening guidelines. Institutional information provided.
Meta Description: [ Cervical cancer screening, prevention, education, support, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment information. ]

Mayo Clinic: Cervical Cancer - A description of the disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Cervical cancer — Comprehensive overview covers signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and the cervical cancer vaccine. ]

National Cervical Cancer Coalition - Information about the organization as well as on the Pap smear, HPV, treatment and emotional support.
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500 National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign - Educates women about the link between the HPV and this disease. Includes FAQs, campaign information and press releases.

OncologyChannel: Cervical Cancer - Information about anatomy, symptoms, causes, risks, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Meta Description: [ Cervical cancer information including causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. Physician-developed info for consumers. ]

Womens Health Channel - Addresses topics related to cervical cancer including statistics.
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Yahoo Health: Cervical Cancer - Information including symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatment and clinical trials.