Doctors say Kayla and Courtney need transplants within the next year. Even though Courtney has been waiting almost her entire life, her mom says she feels the time pressure more than ever. But her will to live has made her surpass all doctor's expectations. Now Courtney and her new friend next door are holding on and hoping for the best. A new test for cervical cancer could save thousands of lives worldwide.
British researchers say they have found a way of marking cervical cancer cells with a dye.
The dye spotlights abnormal cells that can be easily missed in standard laboratory analysis. Under the current screening process, up to 30 percent of pap smear tests are inaccurate. That means thousands of women are given a clean bill of health after doctors miss the early warning signs of cancer. Preliminary tests have shown the new method is extremely accurate. Large scale trials are due to begin in 18 months.