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LI medical experts back new cervical cancer guidelines

Originally published: November 20, 2009 8:32 PM
Updated: November 20, 2009 10:01 PM
By JOIE TYRRELL  joie.tyrrell@newsday.com

Quick ReadMost women younger than 30 should undergo cervical screening once every two years instead of annually.

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Medical experts on Long Island agree with newly released guidelines that women should have their first cervical cancer screening at age 21 and can be rescreened less frequently than previously recommended.

Most women younger than 30 should undergo cervical screening once every two years instead of annually, and those age 30 and older can be rescreened once every three years, according to The...

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