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Cancer Screening

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May 16, 2025

Can I Screen for Cervical Cancer At Home?

The Teal Wand is FDA-authorized, allowing you to self-collect a vaginal sample for your cervical cancer screening from the comfort of your home. In this guide, we discuss who is eligible to use the Teal Wand.

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A hand holds the teal wand device beside its 'teal' box on a bathroom counter with flowers and a sink.
Cancer Screening

3 min read

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May 9, 2025

We Did It: The Teal Wand Is FDA Authorized!

Woman in a teal shirt smiles outdoors before a dry grassy hillside dotted with trees at sunset.
Cancer Screening

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April 4, 2025

Why At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening is an Important Option For Women Living in Rural Areas

A smiling woman, a young child, and a bearded man pose together for a selfie outdoors.
Community Stories

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January 28, 2025

Mae’s Story on the (Many) Relatable Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and How an At-Home Option Could Help

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Community Stories

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January 23, 2025

Against All Odds: Aisha’s Survivor Story on How Trusting Her Instincts Helped Save Her Life

Vintage snapshot of a smiling woman lying on a bed beside a baby.
Community Stories

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January 13, 2025

Robelle Remembers Her Mother: A Loss, A Lesson, and the Power of Preventive Care

A close group of seven smiling young women of diverse backgrounds huddled together outdoors.
Cancer Screening

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December 13, 2024

Proposed Cervical Cancer Screening Update Endorses Self-Collection Primary HPV Testing

Illustration of a woman with long flowing teal hair holding her stomach, looking unwell.
HPV

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November 12, 2024

Rethinking Risk: The Social Factors Behind HPV Persistence and Cervical Health

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Cancer Screening

5 min read

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October 21, 2024

94% of Women Prefer At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening—Here’s Why You Will Too

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