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Cervical cancer screening shake-up

You can now test yourself at home for HPV, per new cervical cancer screening recommendations

It depends. “There are currently several manufacturers of self-collected HPV testing,” says Anna Quian, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center. “Whether the specimen can be collected at home or in a healthcare setting will depend on the manufacturer.”

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American Cancer Society announces new cervical cancer screening guidelines

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American Cancer Society recommends self-swab HPV test for cervical cancer screening

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