An Alternative to Pap Smears is Here, No Speculum Required

Starting this fall, women will be able to use a simple swab to screen for cervical cancer. The method offers an alternative to a procedure that many dread — and promises to address disparities in who develops the disease. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/20/well/15WELL-PAP-SMEARS3/15WELL-PAP-SMEARS3-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg