Cervical cancer is preventable, but only if you catch it early. Cultural and personal barriers have often meant that women avoid cervical cancer testing. But now with the help of a world-leading test, Australia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. The test is a safe and culturally sensitive option for women from all backgrounds. Best of all it could save your life—or that of someone close to you.
Key Points
- Cervical screenings save lives by detecting the presence of the human papillomavirus
- If not detected early, HPV infections can lead to serious health problems including cancer.
- Women from multicultural backgrounds are under-screened.
- Self-screening removes cultural barriers to testing
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