USPSTF updating guidelines

The USPSTF is currently updating their recommendations for cervical cancer screening., which have not been revised since 2018.

The good: They endorse primary HPV testing, including patient-collected samples. They also make a strong statement against screening too often.

The bad: they're still endorsing pap tests for ages 21-29. I would prefer they concur with the ACS best practice guidelines, which are primary HPV testing 25-65. They also not (imho) pushing hard enough for pap testing to be phased out faster.

Public comments are open through 1/13.

USPSTF proposed 2025 cervical cancer screening recommendation