Fourteen thousand women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year despite the effectiveness of vaccination and screening at preventing the disease. Dr. Huh is joined by Haller Smith, MD, a specialist in gynecologic oncology, to discuss strides in screening that have already reduced cervical cancer by 75%, as well as the obstacles to improving prevention even more. Dr. Smith discusses the latest screening and prevention guidelines, which emphasize the effectiveness of HPV vaccines and testing. The doctors discuss the promise of HPV self-sampling as one screening solution for those with limited access to health care.
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