Cervical cancer remains a significant clinical challenge globally, as evidenced by over 600,000 new diagnoses and over 300,000 deaths in 2020. In the past few decades, cervical cancer rates have ...
Self-collection means swabbing your vagina to get a sample of cells to test in the lab. In this case, the sample is used to ...
The first FDA-approved at-home cervical cancer screening device launched this week in California. Why it matters: Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet 1 in 4 U.S. women aren't up to date on ...
In an effort to combat the prevalence of cervical cancer in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever at-home cervical cancer screening kit. On Friday, May 9, the ...
New FDA‑approved self‑screening kits make cervical cancer screening easier and more private.
The American Cancer Society is endorsing the use of self-swab kits to test for HPV, because they may reduce barriers to cervical cancer screening. The amended guidelines will "help improve compliance ...
Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most ...
(CNN) — To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It turns out, raising ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who forgo screening for cervical cancer may be more inclined to participate in such programs if they're provided with a kit to obtain cervical samples at home, Dutch ...
Experts say cervical cancer screening should be every woman's 2026 health resolution as better tests, easier access and global elimination targets make early detection more critical than ever.