Self-Collection Tests: A New Era in Cervical Cancer Screening
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The traditional Pap smear has long been a cornerstone in cervical cancer screening, but for many women, the experience is uncomfortable, painful, and even traumatic. Self-Collection Tests: A New Era in Cervical Cancer Screening explores new advances in healthcare are offering a more comfortable alternative—self-collection tests for HPV, which allow women to collect their own sample without the use of a speculum. These tests are as effective as Pap smears for detecting cervical cancer in women over 25 and are currently being introduced in the U.S. With the potential for at-home screening in the near future, this method could make it easier for more women to get screened, helping to close the gap in cervical cancer prevention, especially for underserved communities. Read more about Self-Collection Tests: A New Era in Cervical Cancer Screening in the New York Times.
