Migrant women shun cancer test

Money, privacy fears stop many from taking up free screening

A program offering vital cancer screening is struggling to attract all migrant and rural women due to fears over privacy and money, experts say.

This year is the first time residents without hukou, or permanent residency, have been the focus of the citywide Beijing Women's Federation project, which offers free tests for breast and cervical cancers. It means an extra 100,000 women could potentially benefit.