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New screening test expected to drive down cervical cancer deaths

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Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Source: AP

Australian women will now have five years between tests for cervical cancer, with a national screening program launching today. (dec 1) The new test will replace pap smears, and is expected to decrease deaths from the disease by at least 20 per cent.


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By Andrea Nierhoff

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Australian women will now have five years between tests for cervical cancer, with a national screening program launching today. (dec 1) The new test will replace pap smears, and is expected to decrease deaths from the disease by at least 20 per cent.



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