Call to Action: Advocating for Alternatives to Cervical Cytology

The decline in cervical cancer incidence in the United States has not been uni-form and has been influenced by access to care. Hence, we must explore cervical cancer screening routes that do not require a provider visit. This commentary is a call to action that highlights alternatives to cervical cancer screening, specifically the use of self-collected vaginal samples for testing and urine human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. We further must standardize protocols and provide resources to make these alternatives successful.