If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear—maybe for months, maybe longer—take a deep breath. There's no judgment ...

In an effort to mitigate those statistics, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is now offering a new ...

U.S. guidance announced on Monday recommends self-collection of samples to test for HPV, the virus that often causes cervical ...

Researchers with UNC School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Health, and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...

While these tests can act as a supplement, the pelvic exam may still be necessary in some cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new self-tests to detect HPV. These new tests would ...

A blood test based on whole-genome sequencing achieved 99% sensitivity and specificity for detecting HPV-positive head and neck cancer. Early postoperative detection of circulating tumor DNA predicted ...

Early detection and modern treatments make cervical cancer one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. Newport Women’s ...

Introduction Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is a promising strategy to improve coverage and reduce strain on ...