Chronic illness is no fun. If you're here, you already know that.

Iā€™m Julia, and I've been living with chronic illness for more than a decade. My doctors are fantastic, my husband is beyond supportive, my friends are helpful and delightful, and it is still a struggle to get through every single day. This site is here to share the rants, resources, reviews, and ruminations I've created in my time as an angry invalid.

Cervical Cancer Screening: New Guidelines

Cervical Cancer Screening: New Guidelines

Science News reported on new screening options for cervical cancer: at the recommendation of the US Preventive Services Task Force, a test for HPV every five years has been added to the existing "best practice" screening choices. This testing schedule is recommended for women aged 30 to 65; the recommendation for women aged 21 to 30 remains as a Pap smear and cytology every three years.

The full guidelines and recommendations are here.

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