A cervical screening pop-up clinic will be in Narromine at the end of the month.
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Western NSW Local Health District is encouraging all women aged between 25 and 74-years-old who have been sexually active to visit the clinic on November 27 or December 5.
The cervical screening test has replaced the pap test. It aims to reduce the number of women who develop cervical cancer by finding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
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WNSWLHD women's health nurse Ashley Phillips said about 80 per cent of women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer had never been screened or were not up-to-date with their screening.
"This is why it's so important that all eligible women have a cervical screening test," she said.
"By finding HPV at an early stage, cervical cancer can be prevented."
For most women the test will only need to be undertaken every five years.
The cervical screening pop-up clinic will be operating alongside the breast screen van.
Narromine Health Services manager Julie Kirk said it was great for the community to access to both services.
"This is a perfect opportunity for women to get all their tests done in one location," she said.
To find out more information, or to book an appointment, contact Ms Phillips on 6809 8626.