More accurate test for cervical cancer ‘great news’, say campaigners

The test can also pick up DNA markers for some other cancers. File Picture: Alamy/PA

A more accurate test for cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer has been developed by scientists.

The test can also pick up DNA markers for some other cancers, meaning it could in future be used as a predictive test for breast, womb, cervical and ovarian cancer.