Here's how self-collection for HPV testing can make screening easier







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There’s a New Way To Test for Cervical Cancer [ [link removed] ]

Cervical cancer screening is important, but people delay it for many reasons, including discomfort, privacy concerns, limited time, or cultural factors.

Until recently, getting a cervical screening required a visit to a health care provider. Now, you may be able to collect your own sample for HPV testing in a private setting, like your home. Self-collection offers more flexibility and can help catch cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

This alternative option is part of updated cervical cancer screening guidelines [ [link removed] ] from the American Cancer Society [ [link removed] ], a national organization that publishes evidence-based cancer screening guidelines. They continue to recommend provider-completed screening as the preferred option.

Read on to learn more about self-collection for HPV testing and if it could work for you.

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