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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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Erscheinungsdatum
2023
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Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Laura Mamo
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
Einband
Paperback
ISBN10
0226829294
ISBN13
9780226829296
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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.