ACS Releases New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society (ACS) released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that focus on HPV testing and approve the use of self-collected samples.
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.
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.
Cervical Cancer Screening—An Interactive Journey
Cervical Cancer Screening—An Interactive Journey So you likely know that cervical cancer is preventable, and that regular screening can help find any problems that can be treated before they turn…
May Webinar Series
Webinar Series PREVIOUSLY RECORDEDCervical Cancer InnovationsJoin us for a conversation and Q&A session with Mamta Singhvi, MD, MPH, a radiation oncologist and women's health expert. In this webinar we'll chat…
Changes to Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
On August 21, 2018, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced updates to its cervical cancer screening guidelines. USPSTF recommendations now include three options for women and their healthcare…
Proposed Changes to Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published a draft of updated cervical cancer screening guidelines and some big changes are proposed. For insight on why check-ups for cervical…
Is it time for your screen test?
Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer, and one important prevention tool is regular screening. At age 21, women can be screened with a Pap test. Starting at age 30, women…