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New federal recommendations have expanded testing options for HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, and bring them right to your front door. Women can still choose to get a pelvic exam at the doctor’s office, or they can now use a self-collection kit. HPV testing is the preferred cervical cancer screening method for women ages 30 to 65. “HPV is the cause of cervical cancer, and anywhere from 95 to 99% of cervical cancer,” said Dr. Ebony Hoskins, section director of gynecologic oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. On Monday, the Health Resources and Services Administration released the new cervical cancer screening guidelines. In an article published in JAMA, the administration said self-collection “is an important and innovative breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer and has the potential to increase screening rates and save lives.” The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to collect their own sample and then turn it over to a laboratory for testing, with support from a virtual medical provider. “The test is accurate. And with that test, patients who used it found it more satisfactory to have the test administered at home,” Hoskins said. “I felt more reassured that they have providers to help guide the patient on how to do it, what the results mean if they need any follow-up care.” She recommended regular gynecological visits and talking to your physician, but said certain patients may benefit from an at-home test. “There are some people who have anxiety about doing pelvic exams,” she said. “They have transportation issues that prohibit coming into the office.” The Teal Wand costs $250, but insurance plans must cover the self‑collection kit starting Jan. 1, 2027. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4,000 women die each year from cervical cancer in the U.S. and about 13,000 new cases are diagnosed. About 20% of cervical cancer occurs in women after the age of 65, an age when most women are no longer screened. “It is very important to get tested and screened because cervical cancer is preventable,” Dr. Hoskins said. There will be a Cervical Cancer Summit in D.C. at the end of January for patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates. Source

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Atlantic Collegiate 60, Lake City 41 Ben Lippen 65, Augusta Christian, Ga. 29 Carolina Forest 61, Socastee 31 Chesterfield 45, Central 23 Clover 62, Northwestern 22 Eastside 57, Boiling Springs 49 Fountain Inn 57, Woodruff 38 Gray Collegiate Academy 75, Brookland-Cayce 22 Greenville 57, Woodmont 25 High Point Academy 34, Chesnee 24 Horse Creek Academy 35, Williston-Elko 31 Landrum 51, Blacksburg 39 Latta 68, Hemingway 25 Legacy 57, Asheville Christian, N.C. 27 Liberty 44, Pendleton 34 Manning 59, Mullins 46 Midland Valley 68, Airport 29 Military Magnet Academy 68, Timberland 43 Ninety Six 58, Crescent 28 North Augusta 77, Aiken 5 North Myrtle Beach 70, Conway 13 Northwood Academy 75, Oceanside Collegiate Academy 46 Orangeburg Prep 68, Patrick Henry Academy 28 Porter-Gaud 38, Ashley Hall 14 Ridge Spring-Monetta 34, Wagener-Salley 19 Rock Hill 61, Fort Mill 36 South Aiken 54, Gilbert 25 St. James 28, Myrtle Beach 26 Summerville 59, Cane Bay 27 Walhalla 71, Wren 62 ___ Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/ Source

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Adair Co. 63, Glasgow 34 Barren Co. 55, Warren Central 14 Berea 38, Model 23 Bethlehem 66, Campbellsville 24 Bourbon Co. 54, Sayre (KY) 53 Bracken Co. 72, St. Patrick (KY) 25 Edmonson Co. 55, Logan Co. 37 Fleming Co. 66, Augusta 40 Franklin Co. 56, Great Crossing 49 Franklin-Simpson 50, South Warren 32 George Rogers Clark 79, Paris (KY) 14 Greenwood 61, Butler Co. 54 Hancock Co. 40, Whitesville Trinity 38 Hart Co. 58, Warren East 49 Hopkins Central 62, Union Co. 31 Lewis Co. 56, West Carter 38 Lex. Christian 52, Lou. Christian Academy 44 Lex. Dunbar 50, Anderson Co. 45 Lou. Butler 64, Lou. Ballard 54 Lou. Eastern 51, Lou. Portland Christian 38 Lou. Sacred Heart 73, Lou. DuPont Manual 51 Lou. Seneca 43, Lou. Jeffersontown 35 McCracken County (Paducah) 73, St. Mary (Paducah) 42 Morgan Co. 65, Fairview 25 Newport Central Catholic 48, Ludlow (KY) 36 North Oldham 57, Carroll County (KY) 32 Pineville 69, Jackson Co. 42 Portsmouth, Ohio 46, Ashland Blazer 32 Raceland 61, Menifee Co. 56 Rockcastle County 81, Lincoln Co. 67 Rowan Co. 61, Boyd Co. 52 Russell Co. 60, Casey Co. 38 Ryle 80, Dixie Heights 64 South Oldham 71, Lou. Shawnee 17 Spencer Co. 50, North Bullitt 47 ___ Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/ Source

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