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Steps towards effective gynaecological cancer screening

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PapSEEK, a novel liquid-based cytology test, enabled the highly specific detection of endometrial and ovarian cancer in a retrospective study. Herein, I discuss potential applications of this tool, both for cancer screening of asymptomatic populations and for the early diagnosis of cancer in symptomatic women.

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The work of U.M. is supported by the NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre.

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  1. The Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, Women’s Cancer, Institute for Women’s Health, University College London, London, UK

    Usha Menon

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U.M. has stock ownership awarded by her employer (University College London) in and has received research funding from Abcodia Pvt Ltd, a company with an interest in screening and early detection of cancer.

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Menon, U. Steps towards effective gynaecological cancer screening. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 15, 538–540 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41571-018-0049-4

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