USPSTF, Cervical Cancer

USPSTF Updates Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has posted a draft updated statement on cervical cancer screening. The statement is open for public comment until January 13, 2025, on the task force’s website.
USPSTF Plans Changes to Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plans to add self-collected human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to its recommendations for cervical cancer screening, among other changes. Task Force Chair Wanda Nicholson,
Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing
For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.
HPV testing preferred over Pap for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30, task force’s draft recommendation says
Testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses every five years – even with a self-collected sample – is the “preferred screening strategy” for cervical cancer starting at age 30, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
USPSTF endorses HPV self-collection tests for cervical cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force pitched an update to its guidelines for cervical cancer screening, endorsing HPV testing over Pap smears for certain women.
USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation Statement for Cervical Cancer Screening
Screening recommended every three years with cervical cytology for women aged 21 to 29 years, every five years with hrHPV screening at age 30 to 65 years
Major Shift in Cervical Cancer Screening: What the Proposed Guidelines Mean for Women
A new proposal recommends replacing routine pap smears with HPV testing every five years for women over 30, signaling a serious shift in cervical cancer screening guidelines.
Hologic Statement on USPSTF Draft Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
Hologic, Inc., (Nasdaq: HOLX) a global leader in women’s health focused on developing innovative medical technologies that effectively detect, diagnose and treat health conditions, today issued the following statement regarding the United States Preventive Services Task Force draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening: "Today’s recommendations are an important acknowledgement of the role of Pap testing combined with HPV testing,
Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple with Self-Swab Option
A quick vaginal swab can replace the Pap test as a cervical cancer screening option for women ages 30 and older, according to new guidelines published this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
USPSTF Updates Draft Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
The organization now recommends HPV primary screening every five years starting at age 30 and includes patient-collected HPV screening.
Self-tests recommended for women ages 30 to 65 to screen for cervical cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said the draft recommendations aim to avoid unnecessary follow-up tests and procedures.
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