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The Latest Breaking News from Cervical Cancer

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.

Evening Standard

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At-home health tests are on the rise. Doctors say they aren’t always the best option

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer test

The Independent UK

Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life

The Sky News presenter was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022.

Evening Standard

Don't Skip Cervical Cancer Screening: New Self-Collection Device Gets FDA Approval

Teal Wand, the first FDA-approved self-collection device, allows women to collect their cervical sample from the privacy of their home.

Medical Daily

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home

The Independent UK

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FDA approves new at-home HPV test that can help detect cancer

The Teal Wand was approved after a study of over 600 women found the self-collected samples performed the same as a test in a doctor’s office

The Independent UK

A medical test that saves thousands of lives is universally hated. This startup raised $23 million to find the solution

How one startup is trying to fix the pap smear problem.

Fortune

Parasitic worm raises risk of cervical cancer, study finds

A parasitic worm may raise the risk of cervical cancer through several mechanisms, scientists have found, although HPV remains the primary driver behind the disease.

LiveScience

Nick Carter denies latest sexual assault accusation as woman claims STD led to cervical cancer

The Backstreet Boy has previously been accused of sexual assault by three other women

The Independent UK

Jeff Brazier says family is ‘pulling together’ amid legal dispute with Jade Goody’s mum Jackiey Budden

The TV presenter, 45, shares two sons — Bobby and Freddy — with the late reality star Jade, who died from cervical cancer in 2009 at just 27

Evening Standard

Nick Carter accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Nick Carter has been accused of sexual assault by a fourth woman, who alleged he passed on STDs that led to her developing cervical cancer.

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India trains thousands of medics to promote vaccine in huge push to end cervical cancer

Vast scheme aims to counter disinformation and increase awareness in country where low HPV vaccine take-up means many die from the preventable disease

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Evening Standard

NHS challenges companies to give staff time off for lifesaving cancer checks

Outgoing NHS boss Amanda Pritchard said that ‘simple steps can save lives’.

The Independent UK

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

The health service said plans are ‘under way’ to ensure it can implement DIY testing if it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee.

The Independent UK

HPV-linked cancer is becoming common in one group — here’s who is most at risk

Thousands of women die from cervical cancer in the U.S. every year and cases are largely caused by HPV infection

Evening Standard

Jeff Brazier 'in legal battle to stop son Freddy, 20, from seeing his grandmother'

It comes 16 years after Big Brother star Jade Goody died of cervical cancer, aged 27

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'Completely unethical': Women excluded from life-saving vaccine

WOMEN in Scotland are being left at risk of a killer cancer because of the refusal to fund a preventative vaccine through the NHS, according to a…

LiveScience

CDC data reveal plummeting rate of cervical precancers in young US women — down by 80%

New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.

The Independent UK

CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women

A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer

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Sydney Fair Day Is Doing Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings This Sunday

Almost half of transgender and gender-diverse people with a cervix have never had a cervical screening test.

Reason

Just Asking Questions About RFK Jr.'s Senate Hearing

And not much liking the answers.

Woman & Home

Cervical cancer myths put women off screenings - here are 5 of the most common ones

In the survey, 49% of women said they delayed booking a cervical screening

The Independent UK

A third of women don’t go to their cervical screenings - here’s how to make them more comfortable

The Eve Appeal’s research finds a major knowledge gap surrounding cervical screenings ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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