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I have recently had an abnormal result on a smear test and it has made this topic even more relevant. I hope any further testing is just as successful (and that my next smear is OK).
Posted: 12:24 Nov 20 2002
Cervical cancer vaccine has 100% success
found this in todays Daily Record Nov 20 2002
i'd say that's a good thing
Trials of a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer have fuelled hopes of a breakthrough in the battle against the disease after achieving a 100% success rate.
All of the women given the drug so far have not developed the human papilloma virus (HPV) - the cause of most cases of cervical cancer.
The drug, owned by pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme, is currently undergoing further tests.
Dr Anne Szarewski, a clinical consultant at Cancer Research UK, says the vaccine could be given to girls as young as 10.
She added: "The people who were given the vaccine - none developed any form of HPV.
"In the control group who were not given the vaccine some people did. This vaccine is many years ahead of others."
She added: "It has undergone a fairly small trial - a Phase II trial - of around a few hundred people. A phase III trial of thousands is under way."
The new research is being co-ordinated by Professor David Jenkins of the University of Nottingham.
It involves the testing 6,000 women worldwide including in Nottingham, Glasgow and London.
Around half a million women develop cervical cancer across the globe each year.
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Posted: 12:24 Nov 20 2002
Now here is a thread guaranteed to make all the boys wince *g*
Great news though.
And Lori - I'm sure you'll be just fine hon. I get that all the bloody time
Great news though.
And Lori - I'm sure you'll be just fine hon. I get that all the bloody time
Posted: 12:32 Nov 20 2002
Certainly looks like good news 
And Lori - I've had abnormal results before and nothing's come of it, so I'm sure you'll be fine *fingers crossed*
And Lori - I've had abnormal results before and nothing's come of it, so I'm sure you'll be fine *fingers crossed*
Posted: 13:04 Nov 20 2002
Well everyone who reads my journal knows about my problems. Have to have smears every 6 months (and then *always* get a recall ) just waiting to make an appointment for my latest recall.
Lori - Don't worry too much. It's most probably due to the fact that they didn't collect enough cells. BTW, you looked great on TV last night
) just waiting to make an appointment for my latest recall. Lori - Don't worry too much. It's most probably due to the fact that they didn't collect enough cells. BTW, you looked great on TV last night
Posted: 14:37 Nov 20 2002 Thanks, hon. Thanks to everyone. I've never had this happen before and so was a bit apprehensive, but it's nice to know it happens all the time *hugs*
by Teresa
Lori - Don't worry too much. It's most probably due to the fact that they didn't collect enough cells.
by Teresa
BTW, you looked great on TV last night
Thanks. I've been having emails about it all day, which is great. My parents saw it though, which perhaps isn't so great. Posted: 21:52 Nov 20 2002 
This is great news
I've had the abnormal result too
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I'm sure you'll be fine Lori
(Edited by Miss Edith 20/11/2002 22:16)
I've had the abnormal result too.I'm sure you'll be fine Lori
(Edited by Miss Edith 20/11/2002 22:16)
Posted: 22:15 Nov 20 2002
by Lori
hee hee Posted: 22:15 Nov 20 2002
Lori *hugs* hon, Hope it works out well for you.
I agree EW, thats a very good thing - if its true of course, although any progress is good news! My mum had cervical cancer, so its very close to my heart.
I'll keep a look out for this, and if anyone knows of any more official reports with stats and stuff, I'd be very grateful if they posted it in here.
I agree EW, thats a very good thing - if its true of course, although any progress is good news! My mum had cervical cancer, so its very close to my heart.
I'll keep a look out for this, and if anyone knows of any more official reports with stats and stuff, I'd be very grateful if they posted it in here.
Posted: 22:18 Nov 20 2002