Empowering Prevention: The Present and Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Empowering Prevention: The Present and Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

HPV self-collection testing empowers more people to participate in their own care, fostering autonomy and helping to bridge long-standing gaps in access to screenings for all populations. The post Empowering Prevention: The Present and Future of Cervical Cancer Screening appeared first on MedCity News.

DIY cervical cancer tests most likely to be used if offered by GPs – study

An estimated five million women are not up-to-date with routine check-ups.

New study says self-test could prevent up to 1,000 cervical cancer cases a year

More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK

Offering self-collection kits at GP appointments could prevent 1,000 women a year from developing cervical cancer

Women who are overdue for cervical cancer screening are most likely to participate in screening when a self-sampling kit is offered by a health care professional as part of routine GP appointments, according to a new study led by Queen Mary University of London with King's College London. The study has been published in EClinicalMedicine.

Mobile Health Strategies in Cervical Cancer Screening: A Scoping Review

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, with particularly high mortality rates in developing countries, despite being a preventable disease. Limited awareness and restricted access to healthcare services are major factors contributing to ...