New Era in Cervical Cancer Screening: At-Home HPV Test Approved

May 15, 2025

The FDA has approved the first at-home HPV screening test, offering a more convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional pap smears. Dr. Jocelyn Carlo, Director of Gynecology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, joins us to discuss what this means for cervical cancer prevention and women’s health.

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