One and Done? New Study Suggests that One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Enough
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.
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Haven’t Rebounded After the Pandemic
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.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
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.
Listen to the Cervical Cancer Survivor Series
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.
New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening — Self-Collected Samples
The FDA recently approved HPV testing using self-collected samples. Experts hope allowing people to collect their own samples will increase screening rates.
Too Few People Understand the Link Between HPV and Cancer
A new study revealed a disturbing trend in health knowledge; fewer people seem to understand the connection between HPV and certain types of cancer including cervical, oral, anal, and penile cancers.
Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough? Study Shows Promising Results
Is one shot enough? A recent study adds to evidence that one dose of the HPV vaccine might be enough to provide protection against cervical cancer.
Even More Evidence for the Value of Early HPV Vaccination
An exciting new study in Scotland found no cases of invasive cervical cancer in young women who had gotten the HPV vaccine by the time they were 14.
Mailing Self-Sampling Kits Can Increase HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening
Mailing cervical cancer screening kits directly to people’s home may be a good strategy for getting more people screened, a new study says.