CervicalCheck review finds 159 cases of missed chances to prevent or diagnose cancer earlier

The review of 1,034 women's CervicalCheck slides has found that in around 30% of cases, it recorded a different result to the original finding.

CervicalCheck review finds 159 cases of missed chances to prevent or diagnose cancer earlier

A review of 1,034 women's CervicalCheck slides has found that in around 30% of cases, it recorded a different result to the original finding.

For 159 women, including 12 who have died, it means there were missed opportunities to prevent or diagnose their cancer earlier.

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