Web reminders to reduce cervical cancer

Online reminders about cervical cancer check-ups could save the lives of hundreds of women, NSW health minister, Jillian Skinner, says.

The pilot program, which will be trialled in parts of NSW, will send online reminders to doctors if women miss regular tests and also generate letters reminding women to get screened.

"This is such a forthright idea that could potentially save the lives of hundreds of women across the state," Skinner said in a statement.

"Studies have shown that early detection through screening can prevent invasive cervical cancer developing, help to increase survival rates and reduce mortality."

The trial program will build on the current system used by the pap test registry, where letters are sent to women when they have not had a pap test within 27 months or if they have abnormal test results.

Skinner said the pilot would run for six months in parts of Sydney and the Hunter where participation in cervical screening has been poor compared to the rest of the state.

If successful, the online reminder system could be replicated in other parts of the state.

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