- DIY smear tests are set to be introduced in the NHS to boost screening uptake and potentially save thousands of lives.
- The self-testing kits can be sent in the post or collected from a GP, allowing women to collect samples at home.
- The new method could reach an additional 400,000 women in England every year, potentially turning cervical cancer into a rare disease in the UK.
- In a trial, 85% of women accepted the test when offered, with 52% being overdue for screening.
- The kits are expected to increase screening coverage from 70% to 77% in England.
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