Now you can screen for cervical cancer at home


By AGENCY

All a new test needs is a urine sample to check for cervical pre-cancer. — AFP

An at-home, non-invasive screening for cervical pre-cancer could increase compliance with recommended follow-up tests, according to research presented recently at a cancer conference.

The new screening, called the S5 test, is based on a urine sample or a vaginal swab that women can collect themselves at home and have sent to a lab.

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