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FOUND: 4 - What They Never Told You

‘Cervical cancer has affected generations of my family – NHS changes mean women like me could be missed out’

Gemma Barley’s regular three-year check-up found abnormal cells in her cervix, despite her previous screening being completely clear

The Independent UK

Woman diagnosed with stage three cancer after experiencing lower back pain

Jasmin McKee was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 25 after delaying a routine smear test

The Independent UK

NHS to send women at-home cervical smear tests – will you be eligible?

It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier

The Independent UK

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NHS to offer at-home cervical cancer screening – an expert explains what you need to know

Nearly one in three women and other people with a cervix in the UK don’t attend their cervical screening when invited. Yet this quick, routine test helps prevent up to 70% of cervical cancer deaths by detecting problems early — and if everyone took part, that figure could rise to…

The Conversation

At-home tests offered to women to drive down cervical cancer cases

Almost five million women are not up to date with their cervical screening.

The Independent UK

NHS to roll out DIY cervical cancer testing kits

It is hoped the new DIY tests will encourage greater participation in screening and detect cervical cancer earlier

The Independent UK

One in three across UK are overdue for cervical cancer screening

Screening rates are declining, with some parts of England at greater risk due to low uptake of HPV vaccine

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Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

The Independent UK

A new tampon that tests for HPV and STIs could transform women’s health

Valentina Milanova believes products like the diagnostic tampon could help eradicate cervical cancer for good

The Independent UK

NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

New NHS guidelines mean younger women could have fewer cervical screenings

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

The Independent UK

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.

Evening Standard

At-home health tests are on the rise. Doctors say they aren’t always the best option

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer test

The Independent UK

Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life

The Sky News presenter was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022.

Evening Standard

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Don't Skip Cervical Cancer Screening: New Self-Collection Device Gets FDA Approval

Teal Wand, the first FDA-approved self-collection device, allows women to collect their cervical sample from the privacy of their home.

The Independent UK

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home

The Independent UK

FDA approves new at-home HPV test that can help detect cancer

The Teal Wand was approved after a study of over 600 women found the self-collected samples performed the same as a test in a doctor’s office

Fortune

A medical test that saves thousands of lives is universally hated. This startup raised $23 million to find the solution

How one startup is trying to fix the pap smear problem.

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LiveScience

Parasitic worm raises risk of cervical cancer, study finds

A parasitic worm may raise the risk of cervical cancer through several mechanisms, scientists have found, although HPV remains the primary driver behind the disease.

The Independent UK

Nick Carter denies latest sexual assault accusation as woman claims STD led to cervical cancer

The Backstreet Boy has previously been accused of sexual assault by three other women

Evening Standard

Jeff Brazier says family is ‘pulling together’ amid legal dispute with Jade Goody’s mum Jackiey Budden

The TV presenter, 45, shares two sons — Bobby and Freddy — with the late reality star Jade, who died from cervical cancer in 2009 at just 27

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Nick Carter accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Nick Carter has been accused of sexual assault by a fourth woman, who alleged he passed on STDs that led to her developing cervical cancer.

The Guardian - UK

India trains thousands of medics to promote vaccine in huge push to end cervical cancer

Vast scheme aims to counter disinformation and increase awareness in country where low HPV vaccine take-up means many die from the preventable disease

Evening Standard

NHS challenges companies to give staff time off for lifesaving cancer checks

Outgoing NHS boss Amanda Pritchard said that ‘simple steps can save lives’.

The Independent UK

DIY cervical screening kits could be rolled out from early 2026, NHS plan says

The health service said plans are ‘under way’ to ensure it can implement DIY testing if it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee.

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