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First HPV Self-Tests Now Available in US as Pap Smear Alternative

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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally.

The WHO estimates there were 660,000 cases and 350,000 deaths associated with the disease in 2022 .

The FDA approved the HPV self-collection tests from Roche and BD in May .

The American Cancer Society recommends HPV testing every five years for people with cervices and aged 25 to 65 .