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Cervical cancer usually does not cause symptoms until it is advanced. A new guideline makes it easier to detect when precancerous changes are already developing.

Experts changed the screening age to 25 because of the HPV vaccine's success. The American Cancer Society released new guidelines for cervical cancer screening Wednesday, calling for "less and more ...

The FDA has approved three self-administered tests for the high-risk strains of HPV known to cause most cervical cancers.

The American Cancer Society has made a major change to its guidelines for cervical cancer screening. In an effort to see more ...

Smear tests are nobody's favourite, but they're a vital part of healthcare. Now, the way you're tested for HPV is changing. From July, invitations for cervical screening will be sent out every five ...

Self-collected vaginal specimens are now acceptable for cervical cancer screening, according to new guidelines from the American Cancer Society. Clinician-collected cervical specimens are still ...