Large numbers of previously missed abnormalities have been uncovered in the biggest review of smear tests undertaken since cervical cancer screening began in Ireland. Discordant means the re-examination of the smear test by Royal College reviewers has produced a result that is different from the original finding by CervicalCheck. State supportsThe HSE has said that where there is discordance between a woman’s original smear tests and the review results, it will provide access to a package of State supports, including a medical card and counselling. These are currently available only to the 221-plus group of women who were affected by the earlier review of tests. The process of telling women who consented to a rescreening of their individual results is nearing completion.

Source: The Irish Times November 19, 2019 06:33 UTC