Consumer News American Cancer Society Updates Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

New cervical cancer screening guidelines impact young women

Experts changed the screening age to 25 because of the HPV vaccine's success. The American Cancer Society released new guidelines for cervical cancer screening Wednesday, calling for "less and more ... Read More

American Cancer Society releases latest guidelines regarding HPV vaccine effectiveness

The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines when it comes to HPV vaccination recommendations in children vs. adults. The ACS adapted a 2019 update from the Federal Advisory Committee on ... Read More

Significant update to cervical cancer screening guidelines

A significant update to cervical cancer screening guidelines will enable younger women to undergo smear tests less frequently. As of next month, women between 25 and 49, who have previously tested ... Read More

New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are ... Read More

Are US Cervical Cancer Screening Exit Criteria Failing?

Cervical cancer screening guidelines in the United States have evolved considerably over the past few decades, reflecting advances in understanding how cervical cancer develops, the pivotal role that ... Read More

Here’s What You Need to Know About Cancer Screening

Regular screening can bend the odds in your favor when it comes to four types of cancers. The science is less clear for the rest. By Simar Bajaj Screening can be a powerful weapon against cancer, ... Read More