🌖 Blood On Pap Smear Swab

Testing for HPV at home. Kaiser Permanente has already boosted colorectal cancer screening rates among our members. Mailing at-home tests to people when they are due for screenings was key to that success. Using that program as a model, our team conducted a study to see if at-home tests for HPV could increase screening rates for cervical cancer. For instance, since the cervix connects the uterus to the vagina, a pap smear may be performed. During a pap smear, a cell sample is taken from the cervix to screen for cervical cancer. Likewise, if a person is noting vaginal discharge or odor, a cervical swab may be performed to check for infection. xJCnys.

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