A new program called SHIP Trial Network, led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is exploring testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) via self-collection to prevent cervical cancer, according to a press release. READ ON THE FOX NEWS APPSHIP Trial Network stands for "Self-collection for HPV testing to Improve cervical cancer Preventions." CERVICAL CANCER DRUG RAISES SURVIVAL RATE BY 30% COMPARED TO CHEMOTHERAPY: ‘GAME-CHANGER’Nicole B. Saphier, M.D. OHIO NURSE AND MOM BEATS CERVICAL CANCER AS EXPERT SHARES WARNING SIGNS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORESaphier added that many women avoid regular cervical cancer screenings due to the "intrusiveness of the exam," similar to colon cancer screenings and colonoscopies. Original article source: Cervical cancer deaths could be reduced with home HPV testing, study finds

Source: Fox News February 15, 2024 14:19 UTC