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NEWS: DIY cervical cancer tests proposed
As reported by BBC News. researchers say self-testing kits could lead to one million more women being screened for cervical cancer The team at King’s College London keep reading
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NEWS: Women urged to attend cervical screenings
As reported by NHS England, NHS calls on women under 50 to book their cervical screening appointments, highlighting the importance of these tests in preventing cervical cancer keep reading
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NHS pledges to eliminate cervical cancer
As reported by NHS England, in a historic move, the NHS commits to eradicating cervical cancer by 2040, aiming to save thousands of lives each year in England keep reading
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Single shot of HPV vaccine to be offered to teenagers
From September 2023, one shot of the HPV vaccine will be offered to Year 8 students, rather than the current two, following latest evidence and keep reading
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Cervical cancer: NHS Scotland calls 13,000 women for smear tests after error
As reported by the BBC, 13,000 women are to be called for smear tests after errors in NHS Scotland’s cervical screening programme In June 2021 keep reading
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HPV vaccines could mean only one smear test a lifetime
As reported by BBC News, women who have the HPV vaccine may need only one smear test to prevent cervical cancer in their lifetime, according keep reading
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Cervical cancer: new screenings in Wales will save lives, says top doctor
As reported by BBC News, changes in cervical cancer screenings will help save lives, not put them at risk, according to a top gynaecologist Prof keep reading
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HPV vaccine cutting cervical cancer by nearly 90%
As reported by BBC News, the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, the first real-world data shows keep reading
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Women to trial ‘do-it-at-home’ smear test kits for NHS
As reported by BBC news, about 31,000 women in London are being offered “do-it-at-home” tests to check for early warnings of cervical cancer, as part keep reading
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COVID smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
As reported by BBC news, smear-test delays during lockdown have prompted calls for home-screening kits Cervical cancer screening has restarted across the UK – but keep reading