Cervical Cancer News & Updates
December 11, 2024
Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple with Self-Swab Option
- Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings Are About to Get Less Painful
August 19, 2024 — The FDA is reviewing an at-home cervical cancer screening test, which could replace the often painful Pap smear and increase screening rates among women, with a decision expected as early as next year.
- Trials Show Drug Helps Fight Cervical Cancer, Companies Say
November 1, 2023 — TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) showed a 33% decrease in the risk of worsening disease or death. The intravenous drug showed an improved objective response rate of 17.8% compared to chemotherapy at 5.2%.
- Simple Hysterectomy May Be Better Option for Cervical Cancer
June 15, 2023 — Which treatments for cervical and ovarian cancers are becoming the standard of care?
- Cervical Cancer Screenings Double With Mailed DIY Kits
May 12, 2023 — One way of increasing the uptake of screening for cervical cancer is mailing out self-collection HPV kits that woman can use in the comfort of their own home, say researchers.
