Researchers Lay Groundwork for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

Researchers are one step closer to developing a simple, at-home test to prevent cervical cancer or treat it early, a study from University of Florida Health Cancer Center and Purdue University researchers has found.

“Our results pave the way for us to develop inexpensive, fast and accurate preliminary screening tests for cervical cancer,” said Sulma Mohammed, D.V.M., Ph.D., the study’s senior author. “This test has the potential to transform early-stage cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment, particularly in areas with limited access to health care.”

Cervical cancer is the world’s fourth most common cancer in women. When it’s found early, it’s one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. The main screening method is an in-person Pap smear. 

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