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The Latest Breaking News from Cervical Cancer

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Urgent NHS warning issued to school leavers over lifesaving vaccine

The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040

The Independent UK

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Officials urge those who left school without lifesaving vaccine to get protected

The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign for the jab, which is key to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK by 2040.

Evening Standard

Women over 65 still at risk from cancer from HPV and should be offered cervical screening – study

Cases of cervical cancer among older people rising globally as research finds over-65s more likely to have HPV infections than younger women

The Guardian - UK

‘Cervical cancer has affected generations of my family – NHS changes mean women like me could be missed out’

Gemma Barley’s regular three-year check-up found abnormal cells in her cervix, despite her previous screening being completely clear

The Independent UK

Woman diagnosed with stage three cancer after experiencing lower back pain

Jasmin McKee was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 25 after delaying a routine smear test

The Independent UK

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NHS to send women at-home cervical smear tests – will you be eligible?

It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier

The Independent UK

NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening – an expert explains what you need to know

Nearly one in three women and other people with a cervix in the UK don’t attend their cervical screening when invited. Yet this quick, routine test helps prevent up to 70% of cervical cancer deaths by detecting problems early — and if everyone took part, that figure could rise to…

The Conversation

NHS to roll out DIY cervical cancer testing kits

It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier

The Independent UK

At-home tests offered to women to drive down cervical cancer cases

Almost five million women are not up to date with their cervical screening.

The Independent UK

One in three across UK are overdue for cervical cancer screening

Screening rates are declining, with some parts of England at greater risk due to low uptake of HPV vaccine

The Guardian - UK

Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

The Independent UK

A new tampon that tests for HPV and STIs could transform women’s health

Valentina Milanova believes products like the diagnostic tampon could help eradicate cervical cancer for good

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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

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

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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.

Medical Daily

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

Fortune

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.

LiveScience

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.

The Independent UK

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

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