NHS leaders consider rolling out DIY cervical cancer home test kits to boost annual screenings by 400,000.
DIY cervical cancer home test kits are being considered for rollout by NHS leaders, potentially boosting annual screenings by 400,000. If introduced, the self-testing kits would detect Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses causing no symptoms but leading to cervical cancer. Cervical screening uptake has declined in recent years, particularly among younger women, due to factors such as lack of convenient appointments, embarrassment, and concerns about pain during testing. The largest UK trial of self-sampling, led by King's College London, has shown that DIY kits could significantly increase participation rates.
July 17, 2024
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