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Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer

By Katia Riddle
Published May 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM MDT

Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results.

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