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Cervical cancer rates plummet, heading for 'rare cancer' status

HPV vaccine creator Professor Ian Frazer (SBS)

Australia could become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer. Within 20 years, it's expected the disease will almost be eradicated from the nation, making it a step closer to being considered a rare cancer.


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By Vivienne Buttigieg

Source: SBS



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Australia could become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer. Within 20 years, it's expected the disease will almost be eradicated from the nation, making it a step closer to being considered a rare cancer.



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