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  • Oncology
  • Virology

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  • Cervical screening using cytology has successfully reduced cervical cancer incidence by over 60% in Denmark.
  • Despite success, current screening is costly, with 6-8 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) treated for each cancer prevented.
  • The identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the causative agent has revolutionized cervical cancer prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of cervical cancer screening methods.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of HPV testing and vaccination in cervical cancer prevention.
  • To address the challenge of developing a screening algorithm for a heterogeneous population with varying vaccination statuses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data on cervical cancer screening using cytology.
  • Analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on HPV testing efficacy.
  • Examination of RCT data on HPV vaccination effectiveness in different age groups.

Main Results:

  • HPV testing demonstrates superior protection against cervical cancer compared to cytology, though it may necessitate repeat testing.
  • HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing vaccine-type high-grade CIN in women vaccinated before sexual activity.
  • Vaccination efficacy is reduced in women vaccinated after the onset of sexual activity.

Conclusions:

  • HPV testing offers improved protection against cervical cancer over traditional cytology.
  • HPV vaccination is a powerful preventive tool, particularly for pre-sexually active individuals.
  • A new screening algorithm is needed to optimize cervical cancer prevention in populations with mixed vaccination histories.