You may have heard about HPV testing and self-swabbing to collect the sample. Does that work as well? Here are the ins and outs of this newer option.

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

It’s a move that could alter care for millions of women and significantly affect those across the Brazos Valley, especially ...

Each year, about 11,500 U.S. women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo by Adobe ...

Patients may be able to now use a long swab to collect samples for HPV testing — skipping the sometimes painful pap smear Getty (2) A new self-administered test for HPV — the virus that causes most ...

The American Cancer Society just released new cervical cancer screening recommendations. Here's what you need to know.

I'll be the first to admit, getting a Pap smear is one of my least favorite doctor's appointments to schedule. While a crucial aspect of testing for HPV and cervical cancer, the procedure can be very ...

Cervical cancer screening adherence is below 10%, with frequent guideline updates causing confusion among patients and clinicians. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened nonadherence and HPV vaccine awareness ...

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 ...

CHENNAI: Observing that many women hesitate to undergo cervical cancer screening tests at hospitals, the Tamil Nadu health department is planning to distribute HPV self-test kits to women aged 35 ...