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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

A New Form of Cancer Test is Available

2009-06-02:

10:49:30:

Beginning this fall for the first time in Saint John, HPV testing will be available at the Regional Hospital. Human papillomavirus has been associated with several types of cancer, including cervical. The Vice President of Community and Primary Health Services for Regional Health Authority B Fonda Kazi says this announcement brings services needed for residents right here at home:

Previously for HPV testing, patients had to leave the province to receive the service.



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