Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing

This article discusses how the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has proposed new draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening, allowing women aged 30 and older to self-collect HPV samples. This approach aims to improve access to screening, particularly for Black and Hispanic women. The guidelines recommend HPV testing every five years for women aged 30 to 65, alongside traditional Pap tests, and the self-collection method is expected to increase screening rates by offering a more comfortable option.