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Hands hold an open Teal Health kit box reading 'a more comfortable cervical cancer screening' with the teal wand.
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 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

Smiling woman in a patterned dress holds a thin white wand on a stage lit by screens reading 'hlth.'
Cancer Screening

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October 21, 2024

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

Microscope view of pink and purple stained tissue, likely a stained histology sample.
Community Stories

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October 9, 2024

Meghna's Story: The Healthcare Gaps We Cannot See: Filling in Family History After An Unexpected Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Gloved hands hold a stainless steel vaginal speculum over a teal cloth.
Cancer Screening

6 min read

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September 30, 2024

More than a Preference: For Those with Vaginal Syndromes, an Alternative to the Speculum is a Necessity

Collage of a speculum, a phone showing a chat bubble with a question mark, a hand, and an exam chair.
Community Stories

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June 25, 2024

Lindsey’s Story: A Cervical Cancer Scare, Unanswered Questions, and Turning to Telehealth

Six women of varied ages and skin tones in tank tops and jeans stand smiling together.
Cancer Screening

3 min read

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May 17, 2024

How HPV At-Home Self-Collection Can Help End Cervical Cancer in the United States

Phone showing Teal Health app 'Test Results Available' with appointment times, beside the Teal Wand.
Cancer Screening

5 min read

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May 8, 2024

FDA Puts Teal Health on an Accelerated Path to Market for our At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening

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