Cervical cancer can affect anyone with a cervix at any age, but most commonly, women between the ages of 30-34. This month we really wanted to shed light on the issue in support of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Across the UK, cervical screenings commonly save over 4,000 lives each year. Cervical screenings are free health tests available through the NHS, for those over 25 years old. Although the system is not a direct test for cancer, cervical screenings can help to catch any signs of potential illness by detecting the high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) or any cervical cell changes. Whilst the thought of a screening can be a daunting prospect for many, healthcare organisations such as the NHS are encouraging those who are eligible to go and get checked as soon as they are able.
If you’re seeking more information, are worried, or simply curious about the process, we’ve popped together a few websites below for you to have a little look at. Spread the word!
Useful sites:
NHS: www.nhs.uk
Macmillan: www.macmillan.org.uk
Jo’s cervical cancer trust: www.jostrust.org.uk
Cervical Cancer trust: www.cancerresearchuk.org
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