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Self-collection added to cervical cancer guidance

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Women at age 30 can start collecting their own vaginal sample for cervical cancer screening at a physician’s office and forego pelvic exams, a federal health advisory committee said on Tuesday. Why it matters: The draft guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force marks the first time self-collection for human papillomavirus has been recommended, and it’s expected to increase screening rates. Recommendations from the task force not only…

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