This appeared last week:7 Oct 2016 - 11:06amFears Senate will delay new cancer testIt's feared women could face a two-month wait for pap test results if the Senate delays legislation for a new cervical cancer screening register. Source: AAP 7 Oct 2016 - 11:06 AM UPDATED YESTERDAY 11:06 AMThe doctor overseeing the introduction of Australia's new cervical cancer test is warning politicians to butt out amid fears it could be delayed by the federal opposition.From May 1, the two-yearly pap test will be replaced by an improved five-yearly cervical screening test administered by one national register, along with the bowel cancer screening program.But that start date might be in jeopardy, with warnings that could cause chaos for pathologists and create delays for women waiting on test results.Labor has announced a string of amendments to the legislation, several of which have been recommended by Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim, including limits on what Medicare and...
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