cervical cancer, HPV and Pap test

HPV testing preferred over Pap for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30, task force’s draft recommendation says
Testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses every five years – even with a self-collected sample – is the “preferred screening strategy” for cervical cancer starting at age 30, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Self-tests recommended for women ages 30 to 65 to screen for cervical cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said the draft recommendations aim to avoid unnecessary follow-up tests and procedures.
USPSTF endorses HPV self-collection tests for cervical cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force pitched an update to its guidelines for cervical cancer screening, endorsing HPV testing over Pap smears for certain women.
Women encouraged to self-collect samples for cervical cancer screening
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is very common and is spread through sex. Most HPV infections clear up on their own, but persistent infection can lead to cancer of the cervix. Most cervical cancers occur in women who are inadequately screened, diagnosed or treated.
Instead of Pap smear at gyno, women may self-test for cervical cancer
Women at age 30 can start collecting their own vaginal sample for cervical cancer screening at a physician's office and forego Pap smears, a national health advisory panel said on Tuesday.
Self-testing option for cervical cancer screening endorsed by U.S. health panel
A pair of tests approved by the FDA in July give women the opportunity to collect their own samples in medical settings – similar to the way urine tests are handled.
Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple with Self-Swab Option
A quick vaginal swab can replace the Pap test as a cervical cancer screening option for women ages 30 and older, according to new guidelines published this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force endorses self-screen cervical cancer test
The goal is to get more people screened with more privacy and less discomfort. Patients can still request a traditional pap test performed by their doctor.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines for Women Announced
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has proposed new draft recommendations for cervical cancer screenings, with significant updates aimed at improving participation and accuracy. Women between 30 and 65 are advised to undergo HPV testing every five years,
This Country Has A Plan To End HPV — Here’s What You Should Know About The Virus
Sweden has announced that it wants to be the first country to eliminate HPV by 2027. Euro News explained: “By vaccinating and ...
Cervical cancer is preventable. So why are rates increasing among women in their 30s and 40s?
Cervical cancer, considered a “highly preventable” disease, has long been declining in the United States — but it’s now on ...
UVA Today11d
Q&A: How Does the New Self-Serve HPV Test Work? This Doctor Explains
Dr. Carrie Sopata, a gynecologist at UVA Health, said women can opt for the new procedure to avoid a speculum exam.
One-third of Americans uninformed about and undervaccinated for HPV, according to study
The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, according to ...
Self-serve HPV tests ‘very significant for women’s health,' UVA gynecologist says
Doctors have developed a new way to test for one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases that is often the cause of cervical cancer.
Science Daily2d
Americans are uninformed about and undervaccinated for HPV
Research shows that HPV accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, but only one-third of the public is aware that HPV causes throat cancer.
Radio Iowa13d
Expert: Getting vaxxed for HPV could be lifesaver for Iowa kids
While the HPV vaccine is often marketed in Iowa toward women, a health care professional says it’s important that young ...
News Medical2d
Public awareness and HPV vaccination rates remain low among American adults
The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute.