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Can we eradicate cervical cancer in New Zealand? – Peter Sykes

Can we eradicate cervical cancer in New Zealand? – Peter Sykes

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 April 201813 February 2019

Last month, Australian media ran articles predicting Australia would be the first country in the world to eradicate cervical cancer. […]

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HPV screening for cervical cancer – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 September 2017

An Australian study has found that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing detects a higher number of precancerous cervical lesions than traditional […]

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Changes to cervical cancer screening – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 September 201611 April 2018

From 2018, women will begin cervical screening at age 25 – instead of 20 – based on evidence that suggests screening […]

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Manawatu Standard: The war against cervical cancer

In the News  |  Published: 29 April 2010

Janine Rankin writes in the Manawatu Standard about the importance of detection and prevention of cervical cancer. New Zealand’s ability […]

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