There's a bunch of studies under way right now, but in terms of the cervical cancer cost annually in Canada, the most conservative number at this stage is about $270 million. This is only direct cost right now. So when you're talking about societal costs and the impact on women's health, psychological health and things like that, and you're adding all components, it's a lot more. And this is only for cervical cancer at this stage.
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