The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, a self-collection device for HPV testing that does not require a speculum exam or even a trip to the doctor’s office. People can collect their own sample at home and send it to a lab for analysis.
The results of large-scale study suggest that one shot of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect young people from HPV and related issues like cervical cancer.
A new study comparing cancer screening rates from 2019 (pre-pandemic) to those in 2021 (mid-pandemic) and 2023 (post-pandemic) found that cervical cancer screening rates lagged behind.
NCCC Georgia (Gwinnett County) Chapter Get in touch with NCCC Gwinnett County Chapter Leader Catrina Trice AdamsIn July of 2010, Catrina was diagnosed with stage IIB cervical cancer. After going…
NCCC West Virginia (Lincoln County) Chapter Get in touch with NCCC Lincoln County Chapter Leader Nia CaseyHello! I'm Nia, a 33-year-old from southern West Virginia that we like to call…
Learn more about the NCCC Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) chapter.
HPV self-collection is a great new option for cervical cancer screening. It is easy to do, and lets you avoid a speculum exam which many people find uncomfortable.
The Cervical Cancer Survivor Series is an eight-part podcast series sharing stories from cervical cancer survivors across the country, touching on topics including diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, as well as advice for others whose lives are impacted by this preventable disease.
NCCC California (Fresno County) Get in touch with NCCC Fresno County Chapter Leader Stephanie Gonzalez "My name is Stephanie Gonzalez and my journey began on April 11, 2017, when I…
NCCC Arizona (Southwest Regional) Get in touch with NCCC Arizona Chapter Leader: Shaundra HallAfter being diagnosed with cervical cancer at 28, my life took an unexpected but an amazing turn. …
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) supports women, family members and caregivers battle the personal issues related to HPV and cervical cancer and advocates for cervical health by promoting prevention through education about early vaccination and regular screening.
NCCC is a program of the American Sexual Health Association.
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