Cervical Cancer Screening - Dr Paul Cross, B Med Sci, MB BS, FRCPath

Explore the principles and strategies of cervical cancer screening in this comprehensive 51-minute talk by Dr. Paul Cross. Delve into population screening concepts, emphasizing their role in identifying cervical precancer and cancer. Examine the WHO Global cervical cancer eradication strategy and related documentation, understanding the importance of tailoring screening programs to specific settings and available resources. Learn about various screening approaches, delivery models, and treatment options. Investigate the anatomy of the female genital tract, focusing on the transformation zone. Analyze different screening algorithms, including liquid-based cytology and other testing methods. Discover the transformative impact of HPV vaccination on cervical cancer prevention and its crucial role in global eradication efforts. Gain insights into the future of cervical screening and the key components of effective prevention strategies.

Introduction
Outline
History
Principles of screening
Population screening
HPV
Stage
Incidence
Incidents
Guidelines
WHO 2030
Three main approaches
Delivery model
Treatment approaches
Screening algorithms
The female genital tract
The transformation zone
Screening algorithm 1
Screening algorithm 3
Liquidbased cytology
Normal superficial squamous cells
Other screening tests
Cytology
Transformation of screening
HPV vaccination
HPV vaccines
Vaccination status
Summary
Vaccination
Treatment
Inspection
Treatment cone biopsy
Future of cervical screening
In summary