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It would be good - i myself have to have a smear every 6 months due to CIN level 2 and CIN level 3 during cervical tests - basically means i've had pre-cancerous cells on verge of becoming cancerous if not treated with cortorisation (may not be spelt right).  This has been going on since i was 21

It does however worry me the lack of consideration given by younger women to booking smear tests before 21 if sexually active - several of my friends who are at college have never had a smear (most are between 19 and 26), partly because they didn't think they needed it and due to lack of communication from doctors for testing.

I believe that all women over 18 should be checked yearly - as i've had one clear and one clear then one abnormal in space of 18 months.

It's not as frightening as most women think it's going to be and it's for their benefit to be checked regularly.

I hope this new research is successful.

Which reminds me i've gotta go in again next week for my next one - bloody hell!