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flag Texas now offers first FDA-approved at-home cervical cancer test, boosting access in underserved areas.

flag Texans can now use the first FDA-approved at-home cervical cancer screening, developed by Teal Health, available in October 2025 as the eighth state to join the rollout. flag The test, which uses a tampon-like device to collect a sample at home, detects high-risk HPV strains and is as accurate as in-office screenings. flag It requires a telehealth visit for eligibility and results review, with the kit costing $99 and total costs around $249 for uninsured patients. flag The program aims to improve access in rural and underserved areas, where screening rates remain low despite cervical cancer being preventable with early detection. flag A national waitlist of about 40,000 people exists, with expansion to all states planned by 2026.

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