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B.C. to Offer At-Home, Self-Screening Test for Cervical Cancer

Residents in British Columbia, Canada, will soon have the opportunity to use an innovative at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer. This development marks a first in Canada.

Annually, approximately 200 cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in the province, as noted by Premier David Eby. He highlighted that B.C. doctors have been actively seeking improved methods for diagnosing human papillomavirus (HPV), a known cause of cervical cancer.

Starting later this month, residents can request this self-screening test online, complete it in the privacy of their homes, and then send it to a laboratory for analysis. Eby emphasized the efficiency, ease, and enhanced accuracy of this method compared to traditional testing approaches. He also stated that patients requiring further examination will be contacted.

The primary goal of this initiative is to eradicate cervical cancer in British Columbia. The test will be accessible to individuals with a cervix aged 25 to 69, beginning January 29.

B.C.’s Health Minister, Adrian Dix, spoke how by shifting cervix screening to HPV primary screening and introducing a self-screening option across the province, the government aims to eliminate obstacles to healthcare access. This initiative empowers individuals to take proactive steps in cancer prevention. Dix expressed this as part of the province’s ten-year plan to eliminate cervical cancer.

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