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Smear test review sees low turnout
As reported by Armaghi, Southern Health Trust reports that the majority of women contacted for a repeat smear test, following concerns over earlier results, have declined the keep reading
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Major review of cervical screeningÂ
As reported by BBC News, around 17,500 women in Northern Ireland will have their smear tests re-checked due to flaws in previous screening, with some set to 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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Jess Phillips: Ditch HPV stigma to avoid the shame I felt
As reported by BBC news, the Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she felt “shame and guilt” after being told she had HPV (human papillomavirus) 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