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Leading Cancer Research Centers Reinforce Importance of Safe and Effective HPV Vaccination to Prevent Cancer

Today, Cervivor, Inc. is proud to join fellow leading cancer organizations and respected cancer centers in issuing the following joint statement:

More than 40,000 cancers and hundreds of thousands of pre-cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) each year among men and women in the United States (U.S.). However, these cancers (oropharyngeal, cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, and penile) and pre-cancers are almost entirely preventable with timely HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination is safe and effective. Therefore, 62 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers and other leading cancer organizations fully endorse the goal of eliminating HPV-associated cancers through on-time HPV vaccination for everyone—boys and girls.

Despite nearly 20 years of safety and monitoring data and strong evidence showing reduction of HPV-associated cancers in vaccinated individuals >25 years old (e.g., reduction of cervical cancer), HPV vaccination coverage still does not meet our national goal. HPV vaccination coverage in the U.S. lags several high-income countries and is well below the Healthy People 2030 goal of vaccinating 80% of boys and girls. The back-to-school season is an ideal time to promote timely HPV vaccination for children ages 9-12 and catch-up for teens ages 13-17 to prevent future HPV-associated cancers.

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and other leading cancer organizations strongly encourage parents to choose HPV vaccination for their children. The U.S. has recommended routine HPV vaccination for females since 2006 and for males since 2011. Current HPV vaccination guidelines are for routine vaccination at ages 9 to 12. Health experts recommend catch-up HPV vaccination through age 26. The guidelines also recommend adults aged 27 to 45 discuss vaccination with a health care provider, as some individuals who did not receive the vaccine when younger may still benefit. According to the most recent National Immunization Survey-Teen data, only 63% of boys and girls ages 13-17 completed the HPV vaccination series in 2024, although coverage varies by geographic regions in the U.S. and has remained stable for the last three years.

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers serve populations across the U.S. with a commitment to research and patient care and are trusted messengers for parents and health care providers as they make cancer-related health care choices for today’s children. There are many cancers for which we have no or minimal insight into how to prevent, detect early, and/or treat effectively. A safe, effective cancer prevention vaccination against six types of cancers is unparalleled in our collective efforts. NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and other leading cancer organizations strongly endorse the safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccination as a crucial cancer prevention tool for up to six types of cancer.

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Schedule your well-child visit and ask your health care provider about HPV vaccination to prevent future HPV cancers in your children.

More information on HPV vaccination is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Cancer Society (ACS), ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Read more HPV vaccination facts you can trust on the Cervivor Blog.

Hot Off the Press! Cervivor and Patient Resource’s New Cervical Cancer Guide

What’s filled with practical tips, inspiring stories, and essential information for newly diagnosed cervical cancer patients—and features the Cervivor community throughout?

Drum roll, please…

It’s the brand-new Patient Resource magazine, published in partnership with Cervivor, Inc. and supported by Pfizer.

The image is a cover for a free patient resource guide about cervical cancer, published by Patient Resource in partnership with Cervivor, Inc.. It features a Black woman with long black hair, a warm and inviting smile, leaning on a railing, with a title "CERVICAL CANCER" and subtitle "A Guide for Patients and their Families". The image conveys hope and empowerment, with a blurred background and bright colors.

From the cover story spotlighting Cervivor Founder and Chief Visionary Tamika Felder to easy-to-understand infographics; useful charts on cancer staging, treatment side effects, and patient resources; and thoughtful guidance on emotional wellness, survivorship, caregiver support, and more—this edition is a must-read for anyone navigating the cervical cancer journey, as well as for loved ones walking alongside them.

Available for free in doctor’s offices, cancer centers, and clinics nationwide, the guide also features:

Can’t wait to read it? You can also download the full digital edition and read it cover to cover right now.

This collaboration underscores how vital partnerships are in expanding our reach and delivering life-saving education and support. Huge thanks to Patient Resource and their top-notch team for helping bring this vision to life!

How You Can Support Cervivor’s Mission

The image is a flyer for Cervivor, an organization dedicated to ending cervical cancer. The flyer features a group of women wearing blue shirts with the word "Cervivor" printed on them, seated on a staircase. The title "EVERY CERVIX MATTERS" is prominently displayed, along with the website cervivor.org. A blue banner in the middle section reads, "NO MORE FEAR. NO MORE SHAME. NO MORE SUFFERING. NO MORE LIVES LOST." Below this, it states "cervivor IS HERE!" followed by "We are your support. We are your advocates. We are the faces of cervical cancer." The bottom section includes a circular photo of Gwendolyn Jackson, a cervical cancer patient and Cervivor ambassador, with a quote about her experience with the organization. To the right, a section titled "About Cervivor" provides information about the organization's founding and mission. The flyer also includes social media handles and contact information at the bottom, along with the tagline "Stay in Touch With Us!" The background of the flyer is white, with blue accents throughout. Overall, the flyer effectively conveys Cervivor's mission and message through a clear and concise design.
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United in purpose, we can make cervical cancer a thing of the past, empowering a future where everyone with a cervix can live free from this disease. 

Reprinted with permission from Patient Resource LLC. © Patient Resource LLC 2025