Vaccination against HPV recommended for boys, too
Recent recommendations of the Vaccination Commission (STIKO) include boys 9 - 14 years of age in the prophylactic vaccination against human papilloma virus. Several cancers (Cervix-, anal-, penile- and ENT-carcinomas) are associated with those viruses. The vaccination aims at reducing the current frequency of 6200 women and 1600 men who develop malignancies caused by HPV in [...]
HPV vaccination also recommended for boys
Since 28.06.18, the Vaccination Commission (STIKO) has also recommended vaccination against human papillomaviruses (HPV) for boys aged 9-14. The aim is to prevent cancer caused by these viruses. Every year, 6200 women and 1600 men suffer from cervical, anal, penile and pharyngeal carcinomas associated with HPV viruses. It is to be hoped that [...]
Colorectal cancer screening - New recommendations
Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger people - the American Cancer Society (ACS) is responding to this development with new recommendations for colorectal cancer screening. A preventive examination by stool test is recommended from the age of 45, colonoscopy from the age of 50. Between the ages of 75 and 85, individual decisions are to be made; from the age of 85, colorectal cancer screening is not recommended. […]
New recommendations for the prevention of colon cancer
With increasing frequency Colon cancer strikes earlier in life - the American Cancer Society publishes new recommendations. Examination of a stool specimen is recommended beginning with the 45th year of life, colonoscopy with 50. Between the age of 75 and 85, the decision about a colonoscopy should be discussed individually, from 85 years it is [...]