HPV test spots disease earlier than Pap smear

To catch cervical cancer or the lesions that can lead to it, a human papillomavirus (HPV) test is the best option for women older than 30, Dutch researchers report.

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HPV Test Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier Than Pap Smear: Study

THURSDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) – To catch cervical cancer or the lesions that can lead to it, a human papillomavirus (HPV) test is the best option for women over 30, Dutch researchers report.

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HPV Test Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier Than Pap Smear: Study

ATHENA Data Presented at International Papillomavirus Conference Support Use of Roche´s cobas® HPV Test in Primary …

BERLIN, September 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Data demonstrate the cobas(R) HPV Test, with its option of individual HPV 16 and 18 genotyping, provides additional risk stratification for high risk HPV-positive women – A separate study by Dutch HPV …

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ATHENA Data Presented at International Papillomavirus Conference Support Use of Roche´s cobas® HPV Test in Primary …

After Treatment for Precancerous Cervical Lesions, Risk Drops to Normal for Some

THURSDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) — Women who have been treated for precancerous cervical lesions should see their cancer risk drop to normal after three “all clear” screening test results, Dutch researchers say.

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After Treatment for Precancerous Cervical Lesions, Risk Drops to Normal for Some