New device aiming to make cervical cancer screening more accessible.
A vaginal inserter is currently being developed at Duke University for use with a miniature colposcope proved feasible for comfortable speculum-free cervical image capture.
Aside from providing a more comfortable, and even possibly self-facilitated, cervical screening, the device could have important implications for providing care and improving screening rated in undersevered, low-resource communities. This device could potentially be purchased over the counter and used for "self checkups" or be used in clinics for a more patient friendly approach.
Invasive cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers experienced by women across the globe. The use of a standard speculum is often a deterent for women to undergo screening, including factors such as embarrassment and fear of pain.
Cervical cancer is a number one killer of women in Central and South America.
The device is "tampon-sized" and is used with the "Pocket Colposcope". "The current rendition of the inserter device has a funnel-like, curved tip measuring approximately 2.6 cm in diameter, a channel for insertion of a 2-megapixel mini-USB camera with LED illumination for the cervical image capture (as opposed to the 5-megapixel camera typically used with the Pocket Colposcope in the setting of standard speculum use), and can connect to a number of devices such as smartphones and laptop computers for image display." It is not yet a replacement for the current screening method, but it is well on its way.
You can reduce your risk of cervical cancer by being proactive with your care. We can create your individualized cancer prevention protocol that addresses healthy lifestyle choices. We discuss cancer prevention diets, smoking cessation, losing weight and safer sex practices for all kinds of sex.
We use the most advanced testing to screen for high-risk HPV. We test the genomics of your HPV strains to see whether your virus is more likely to cause cervical cancer.
Our treatment methods are designed to clear cervical HPV. We specialize in a patent-pending localized ozone cervical procedure to eliminate HPV on a cellular level. The treatment is done in our Piermont office by a licensed gynecologist. Our treatment is performed in 5 minutes and is relatively painless unlike the curcumin vaginal cream and curcumin vaginal suppositories that have to be inserted daily for 30 days with the likelihood of the side effect of vulvo-vaginal burning and itching.
Our patients receive local cervical treatment, I.V. ozone drips and ozone inhalation each week for six weeks. We retest all markers to show effectiveness of our treatment after six treatments.
IV ozone is a safe and effective treatment method, we also use specialized German Biologics.
Worcester, S. (2017, August 2). Novel device aims to make cervical cancer screening more accessible. Retrieved August, 2017, from http://www.mdedge.com/obgynnews/article/143837/gynecology/novel-device-aims-make-cervical-cancer-screening-more-accessible?utm_source=News_OBGN_eNL_080417&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Cervical cancer%3A Could novel device make screening more accessible%3F
Worcester, S. (2017, August 2). Novel device aims to make cervical cancer screening more accessible. Retrieved August, 2017, from http://www.mdedge.com/obgynnews/article/143837/gynecology/novel-device-aims-make-cervical-cancer-screening-more-accessible?utm_source=News_OBGN_eNL_080417&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Cervical cancer%3A Could novel device make screening more accessible%3F