It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008.
About 17,500 women in Northern Ireland are to have their smear tests re-checked as part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008.The Southern Trust said that the women affected should receive letters by post from Tuesday.
BBC News NI also understands that the trust is in contact with the family of one woman who recently died from cervical cancer and another woman who is receiving palliative care.Dr Steve Austin, the trust's medical director, has apologised for what has happened and for the "stress and anxiety" caused to women.
While the Southern Trust has insisted only a few women may be impacted, they should not have been placed in this position in the first place, said the woman. The sample was reported or checked by one of a small number of screeners and a result of negative or inadequate was given
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