Australia's new cervical cancer test 'much more sensitive' – Cancer Council

Women will need the test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) every five years rather than a pap smear every two years

Women are being urged to take part in an updated national screening program that promises to protect millions from cervical cancer.

Women now only have to undergo the new test every five years – no longer needing to have a pap smear every two years.

Related: HPV screening better at detecting cervical cancer than pap smear, trial shows

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