Fear the smear? Paps to change
The renewed cervical cancer-screening program that is set to roll out at the end of this year is causing many concerns for women. The two yearly Pap test for women aged 18 to 69 will now be changed to a five yearly HPV test for women aged 25 to 74.
But what exactly does this mean for young women and why are so many worried? Rachel O’Connor reports.