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Health officials in Gateshead have revealed another blunder involving cervical smear tests.

Different types of smear tests may also be used for cancer diagnosis.

One of her key roles was to improve cervical smear testing, which she achieved in a move to get new better smear tests.

Because other viruses cause around 30 per cent of cases, vaccinated women will still need regular smear tests.

Astonishingly, lab technicians missed signs of her cancer in seven successive smear tests over 15 years.

Jade Goody's decision to 'die in the public eye' increased demand for smear tests, arguably prolonging many lives.

I started having the smear tests at 18, before the age limit was raised to 25.

It was followed by 12 years or so of yearly smear tests, all clear and now I have them every 3 years at my doctor.

They should also keep up with smear tests until advised otherwise.

Inverclyde hospital to adopt key changes to cervical smear tests.