ACS updates cervical cancer screening: self‑collection approved, testing every three years

Name: ACS updates cervical cancer screening: self‑collection approved, testing every three years
Uploaded: 2025-12-05T18:06:00-0600
Duration: 1 min
Description: The American Cancer Society has updated cervical cancer screening guidelines, allowing women to self‑collect HPV specimens and submit them to doctors. The new recommendation shortens the testing interval to every three years instead of five, aiming to boost participation. Studies show self‑collection has already proven effective in rural areas where clinic access is limited.

The American Cancer Society has updated cervical cancer screening guidelines, allowing women to self‑collect HPV specimens and submit them to doctors. The new recommendation shortens the testing interval to every three years instead of five, aiming to boost participation. Studies show self‑collection has already proven effective in rural areas where clinic access is limited.