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Will at-home screening methods for cervical cancer impact patient health?
Earlier this year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced updated screening guidelines for cervical cancer offering women ages 30–65 at average risk the option to self-collect cells for testing instead of undergoing a traditional Pap test at a medical office. These guideline changes take effect for most insurance plans in 2027. Journalists who…
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Will at-home screening methods for cervical cancer impact patient health?
Earlier this year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced updated screening guidelines for cervical cancer offering women ages 30–65 at average risk the option to self-collect cells for testing instead of undergoing a traditional Pap test at a medical office. These guideline changes take effect for most insurance plans in 2027. Journalists who…
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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates
In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) made controversial changes to breast cancer screening guidelines, recommending less frequent mammograms for women under 50. This shift raised concerns about potential increases in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses and more invasive surgical treatments. Despite concerns that the USPSTF guideline changes might lead to more advanced cancers,…
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