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AACR: At-Home HPV Testing Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening Participation

Combining self-sampling with phone-based patient navigation further increases screening participation

New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a letter sent to teaching hospitals and medical schools across the country,...

Simple Hysterectomy Not Inferior for Pelvic Recurrence in Cervical Cancer

Simple hysterectomy not inferior to radical hysterectomy for patients with low-risk cervical cancer

Incidence of Cervical Cancer Has Increased in Recent Years

Increase seen among non-Hispanic White women living in low-income counties, with significant increase in distant-stage cervical cancer

Atezolizumab Plus Standard Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer

Median progression-free and overall survival significantly longer with standard therapy plus atezolizumab

Direct-Mail Self-Sampling Increases Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening

Opt-in approach with option to request a self-sampling kit minimally increases screening uptake

Active Surveillance Tied to Higher Long-Term Cervical Cancer Risk

Findings seen for women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 with active surveillance more than two years

Methylation Score Can ID Risk for Cervical Adenocarcinomas

Methylation score had sensitivity of 74 percent, specificity of 89 percent for adenocarcinoma in situ/adenocarcinoma

Cancer Screening Has Provided Significant Value to U.S. Population

Single-site cancer screening could save an additional 3.2 to 5.1 million life-years with perfect adherence

Additional Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Linked to Preterm Delivery

Increased risk for preterm delivery seen with one additional recommended screening; risk higher for those with hypertension, diabetes