About HPV Cancers

More than 39,000 people develop HPV cancers each year in the United States. These cancers include cancers of the throat, cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, and anus. Thankfully, HPV vaccines given at the recommended ages can prevent more than 90% of these cancers.

What is HPV?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a group of more than 200 related viruses. While most infections cause no symptoms and clear on their own, certain high-risk types can lead to cancer if they persist over time. Learn what causes HPV, how to prevent it, and the cancers associated with the virus.

Hear From Lived Experience Experts

Watch cervical cancer survivors talk about their diagnosis, treatment and advocacy in videos from the National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer. Their stories show why HPV vaccination and regular screening matter.

HPV Vaccination

HPV Vaccination Facts

The HPV vaccine helps protect against the 6 types of cancer that can result from an HPV infection. Get answers to the most common questions asked about the HPV vaccine, including how effective and safe it is and when children should get vaccinated.

Start HPV Vaccination at Age 9

A strong recommendation for HPV vaccination at age 9 increases vaccine completion and prevents more cancers.

Screening

What is Self-collection?

Self-collection lets you swab your own vagina for an HPV test at home or in private at a clinic, using an FDA-approved kit from your provider. Learn how it works, who it’s right for and how often to screen.

HPV Self-collection Resources

Browse Roundtable resources to learn about self-collection and support its implementation in practice.

Primary HPV Screening Initiative (PHSI)

Explore the PHSI and access practical resources to support the implementation of primary HPV screening, including guidance on laboratory workflows, EHR modifications, and more.

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