Scientists have developed a more accurate test for cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer.
The revolutionary test can also pick up DNA markers for some other common cancers, meaning that it could in future be used as a predictive test for breast, womb, cervical and ovarian cancer.
The scientists behind the test had previously shown that by using cervical cells from a routine smear test, they may be able to spot ovarian and breast cancer or predict their likelihood of developing.
Now the expert team have revealed that when tested for cervical cancer, the new test performs better than current methods for identifying women with advanced cell changes who need treatment.
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