
GPs to receive extra training on cervical cancer - 26 Jun 2009
GPs in the UK are to receive extra training to ensure they spot symptoms of cervical cancer in younger patients.
The Advisory Committee on Cervical Screening (ACCS) recently warned that young women are sometimes being given inappropriate advice by doctors on this issue.
It has therefore suggested that GPs be given new guidance on managing patients with gynaecological symptoms, as well as introducing an awareness campaign for both doctors and practice nurses.
While the ACCS said it did not believe there is a need to reduce the minimum screening age, it did recommend doing more to increase the number of screenings for 25 to 34-year-olds.
Ann Keen, health minister, commented: "I look forward to beginning this important new work to ensure women with cervical cancer are diagnosed at the earliest possible opportunity."
According to figures from Cancer Research UK, about 2,800 women in the UK are diagnosed with this form of cancer every year.
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