Screening is the most effective way to prevent a common form of cancer in women but not everyone is getting checked.
Wondering what to expect from a smear test? Learn why cervical screening matters, how the procedure works, and tips to make your appointment as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
In an effort to combat the prevalence of cervical cancer in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever at-home cervical cancer screening kit. On Friday, May 9, the ...
Did you know cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with Sub-Saharan Africa carrying some of ...
Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is primarily caused by persistent infection with certain strains of the human ...
Mass General Brigham’s HPV-DeepSeek test enables much earlier cancer detection through a blood sample, creating a new opportunity for screening HPV-related head and neck cancers. Human papillomavirus ...
Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...
LONDON (Reuters) - Cervical cancer screening intervals could be extended for women aged 30 and over if doctors used human papillomavirus (HPV) testing rather than smear tests, British scientists said ...
A new test detects a type of cervical cancer often missed by a standard Pap test, providing an important advance in detection. The test was developed by scientists at Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center ...
Starting today, Californians can order Teal Health’s FDA-approved cervical cancer screening test right to their homes. This represents an important step in making screening for cervical cancer more ...
Imagine being armed with precautionary measures to fight a disease – like being vaccinated before the flu season arrives.