Period blood could be used to test for signs of cervical cancer, researchers have said.   The current NHS test in the UK involves a nurse or doctor taking a sample of cells from the cervix - but a third of women invited for screening do not attend.   A study of the new test, which can be carried out at home, used blood collected on a cotton strip attached to a standard sanitary pad.   Cervical cancer charities say finding new and potentially gentler ways of testing for the disease is encouraging and could improve access, although it is still early days for this research.   Tap the link in BBCNews’s bio to read more about the new test.   #CervicalCancer #BBCNews