Dec 4 (Reuters) - Women at average risk for cervical cancer can avoid unpleasant tests in doctors' offices and instead safely test themselves at home for the virus that causes nearly all cases of the ...
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 ...
A recent study found that seven in 10 women would choose to test themselves at home ...
Self-collected vaginal specimens are now acceptable for cervical cancer screening for women ages 30 to 65 with an average risk of cervical cancer, according to new guidelines released Jan. 5 by the ...
Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear. According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services ...