Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
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"Looking back, I truly believe that going to my screening appointment saved my life. My cancer was found early, which allowed me to have treatment before it spread."
— Gem Sofianos-Boorman , Activist
"Offering millions of women an alternative test they can do from the comfort of their own homes will be a game-changer – making it easier than ever for them to get tested."
— Dr Sue Mann , Academic
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Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
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