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Podcast: The Straits Times Podcasts
Episode: HPV self-sampling to screen for cervical cancer
Description: A safe alternative to clinician-administered tests, the self-test for HPV can help prevent cervical cancer. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. HPV or the human papillomavirus is a common virus that is sexually transmitted, and while most HPV infections clear on their own, persistent infections with high-risk types can lead to cervical cancer. In March 2025, the Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology of Singapore (SCCPS) published an updated set of national cervical cancer screening guidelines. The guidelines now recommend HPV se...