A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home testing could be a game-changer.
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 ...
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 ...
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Women at average risk for cervical cancer can avoid unpleasant tests in doctors' offices and instead safely test themselves at home for the virus that causes nearly all cases of the ...
Health disruptors are introducing new ways to screen for cervical cancer that skip the speculum entirely. And Teal's the first to bring at-home screening to women in all 50 states.
Self-swab tests provide a simple way to catch early warning signs of cervical cancer.
At-home test kits, also known as at-home medical tests or self-tests, are kits that you can purchase online, at supermarkets, or at your local pharmacy and use to detect or monitor certain diseases ...
New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV. Federal ...
SEATTLE — Ladies, what if you could skip going to the doctor for cervical cancer screening and get a test done at home? The American Cancer Society approved it this month but with certain caveats.
The new option will be covered by private insurance beginning in January 2027. A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...
New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.