HPV, cervical cancer and the at-home screening test that could save your life, with Dr Anita Lim
HPV, cervical cancer and the at-home screening test that could save your life, with Dr Anita Lim  
Podcast: Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait
Published On: Tue Oct 29 2024
Description: Cervical cancer is preventable, but nobody really likes showing up at the gynecologist’s office to get their screening done - which is likely the reason the number of women who show up for screening has been falling. Now, a DIY screening kit will allow you to do the test at home. Dr Anita Lim is a cancer epidemiologist at King's College London and was the lead researcher on a major study measuring the effectiveness of 'self-sampling' in the UK. She talks about heartfelt messages she received from women in the study and why self-sampling could be a game-changer for cervical screening and women’s health.Show notes:Dr Anita Lim https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/anita-limThe YouScreen study https://www.nclcanceralliance.nhs.uk/ncl-news/youscreen-self-sampling-study-results/More on cervical cancer https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer.html  New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. GET THE EPISODE RESOURCES: The weekly newsletter shares the backstory to episodes - research that didn't make it into the show, plus all the key resources compiled so you don't have to take notes while listening. It's where the conversation continues beyond the episode. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 FOLLOW OVERLOOKED on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to stay updated on new episodes. CONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. Help us thrive and keep doing work that matters https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked LEARN MORE on our website https://overlookedpod.com DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.