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The Latest Breaking News from Cervical Cancer

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 · Jul 21, 2025

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 · Jul 21, 2025

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 · Jul 1, 2025

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‘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 · Jun 28, 2025

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 · Jun 25, 2025

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 · Jun 24, 2025

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 · Jun 24, 2025

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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 · Jun 23, 2025

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 · Jun 23, 2025

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 · Jun 20, 2025

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 · Jun 20, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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 · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Jun 10, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

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 · Jun 2, 2025

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

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

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 · May 12, 2025

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.

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The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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 · Apr 23, 2025

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 · Apr 15, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

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

BANG Premier · Apr 15, 2025

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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