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Related information on other websites
National Cervical Screening Program.
Cancer Council Victoria.
Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry.
Victorian Multilingual Cancer Information.
Support groups
The Melbourne Gynaecological Cancer Support Group.
References used for this fact sheet
- Resources, National Cervical Screening Program, Department of Health and Aged Care, Australia. More information here.
- Frequently asked questions, National Cervical Screening Program, Department of Health and Aged Care, Australia. More information here.
- The Pap smear, National Cervical Screening Program. More information here.
- Statistical Report for 2009, Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry. More information here.
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