Cervical screening: DIY alternative to smear test 'promising' A DIY home urine or swab test could potentially help more women discover whether they are at risk of cervical cancer, researchers say.
The new method could be used as an alternative to the smear test and would not require a visit to the doctor.
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London asked 600 women to provide self-collected samples for screening.
Although larger trials are needed, the work has been called "promising" and a potential "game-changer" by charities. BBC News
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The new method could be used as an alternative to the smear test and would not require a visit to the doctor.
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London asked 600 women to provide self-collected samples for screening.
Although larger trials are needed, the work has been called "promising" and a potential "game-changer" by charities. BBC News
See also:
- DIY urine and swab tests could 'replace smear tests' The Daily Mail
- Home urine tests for cervical cancer could replace smears, study suggests The Daily Telegraph
- Smear tests for cervical cancer could be replaced by DIY home sample kit The Independent
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