Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated

A new test will be covered by insurance starting January 2027.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated
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Women will soon be able to screen for cervical cancer from the privacy of their homes, according to new federal updates on cervical cancer screening guidelines.

New guidance from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) now includes a self-collection test as an official screening option.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.