A Cervical Cancer Review

A Cervical Cancer Review

From GynoCurious by Radio Free Rhinecliff

June 11, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 131

About this episode

Dr. Amy Novatt and Dr. Miriam Cremer discuss cervical cancer, HPV, and advancements in screening and treatment.

In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Miriam Cremer, board-certified OBGYN, master of public health, and founder of Basic Health International, for a deep dive into cervical cancer. Together they unpack the science of human papillomavirus (HPV), explaining how 13 high-risk HPV types cause 99% of all cervical cancers and why HPV is so ubiquitous that it's often compared to the common cold. They walk through the evolution of cervical cancer screening, from the classic Pap smear to co-testing with HPV, and discuss how primary HPV testing — already standard across Europe — is likely the future of care in the United States. Dr. Cremer shares the origin story of Basic Health International, which grew from a formative medical school rotation in rural El Salvador where she witnessed a young mother die from cervical cancer — a death that was entirely preventable. The conversation covers cutting-edge developments in screening and treatment, including HPV self-sampling kits, AI-assisted cervical imaging apps, and portable thermal ablation devices that can be carried in a backpack and used in remote communities. These innovations are enabling same-day "screen and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amy Novatt

Guest: Dr. Miriam Cremer

Topics covered

  • cervical cancer
  • HPV
  • screening
  • public health
  • women's health

Keywords

  • cervical cancer
  • HPV
  • Pap smear
  • screening
  • public health
  • self-sampling kits
  • AI-assisted imaging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Basic Health International, Europe

Places: El Salvador, Latin America

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