Friday 17 June 2022 12:07 AM Australia to become first country in the world offering women DIY cervical ... trends now
Friday 17 June 2022 12:07 AM Australia to become first country in the world offering women DIY cervical ... trends now
Australia to become first country in the world offering women DIY cervical cancer kits as experts aim to eliminate the disease within 'five to six years' From July 1 all women will be able to use self-collection cervical cancer tests Women will be able to swab themselves in a private room at a medical practice Cancer researchers are hoping new measures will help eradicate the disease Around 250 women die from cervical cancer in Australia every year
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Australian woman will become the first in the world to be offered do-it-yourself cervical cancer tests.
From July 1 women eligible for the test will be able to swab themselves in a private room under the supervision of a health professional.
The move aims to help boost testing rates among women with health professionals hoping the disease can be completely eradicated in Australia within five to six years.
The self-collection tests are also aimed at women who may find standard testing procedures
