A landmark study led by the U.S. National Cancer Institute has found that a single dose of the HPV vaccine is about 97% effective, supporting a push for accelerated global vaccination, especially in lower-income nations.Ulrika Årehed Kågström of the Swedish Cancer Society emphasized the need for more cervical cancer eradication efforts, as Sweden has increased home test kit screening but usage varies across regions.The
American Cancer Society released new guidelines endorsing self-collected vaginal specimens for cervical cancer screening, and approval of self-collection devices like the
Teal Wand aims to expand access and participation.