Medical doctors clarify the symptoms of tongue cancer and its connection to HPV.
Following comedian Dave Coulier’s announcement of his tongue cancer diagnosis, experts are sharing essential information about this condition. Coulier, 66, revealed in a Tuesday interview that he has early-stage P16 cancer, which is a form of oropharyngeal tongue cancer. The term “oropharyngeal” refers to cancer developing at the base of the tongue, while “P16” indicates […]
First at-home HPV test for cervical cancer screening gets FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for the first at-home cervical cancer screening test, as announced by the product’s manufacturer on Friday. These do-it-yourself tests might be a viable alternative to the traditional PAP smears, which are recommended every three years for women up to 65 years old. The self-collection device, […]
HPV Self-Screening Kits to Be Available in Coming Weeks Following FDA Approval
Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) announced Thursday that a test that allows women to collect their own samples to be tested for human papillomavirus (HPV) will be available in the coming weeks. HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, is usually tested for by a gynecologist with […]
Cervical cancer deaths could be reduced with home HPV testing, study finds
A push for more accessible HPV testing is underway. A new program led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) called the SHIP Testing Network is exploring self-collection human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to prevent cervical cancer, according to a press release. The Last Mile Initiative, announced by NCI Director Dr. Kimrin Rathmell at the White House […]