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Sexualizing Cancer

HPV and the Politics of Cancer Prevention

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The book explores the emergence of the HPV vaccine and its impact on cancer prevention, particularly cervical cancer, which gained significant media attention starting in 2005. It examines how the identification of HPV as a cancer cause sparked sexual politics and reshaped risk identities across genders. The author discusses the influence of gender and equity arguments on vaccine guidelines and clinical practices, revealing disparities in access to the vaccine. This history highlights the broader implications of medical advancements and the ongoing sexualization of cancer across various demographics.

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Sexualizing Cancer, Laura Mamo

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Tytuł
Sexualizing Cancer
Podtytuł
HPV and the Politics of Cancer Prevention
Język
angielski
Autorzy
Laura Mamo
Rok wydania
2023
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
360
ISBN13
9780226829272
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Ocena
4 z 5
Opis
The book explores the emergence of the HPV vaccine and its impact on cancer prevention, particularly cervical cancer, which gained significant media attention starting in 2005. It examines how the identification of HPV as a cancer cause sparked sexual politics and reshaped risk identities across genders. The author discusses the influence of gender and equity arguments on vaccine guidelines and clinical practices, revealing disparities in access to the vaccine. This history highlights the broader implications of medical advancements and the ongoing sexualization of cancer across various demographics.