Mum Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer After Putting Off Smear Test for Years

The unexpected health problem that led me to aggressive cancer diagnosis

Gary Hastie-Davies says he owes his life to a young GP who sensed something was wrong

Mum diagnosed with cervical cancer after putting off smear test for years

A Wiltshire mum who put off a routine smear test for years says it saved her life

Cervical cancer: Alliance MLA Michelle Guy says screening saved her life

Michelle Guy said she hopes to encourage women to get smear tests after undergoing a hysterectomy following a cervical cancer diagnosis.

“Don’t delay your cervical screening tests”, urges North Wales cancer survivor

A woman from North Wales is urging women not to delay their cervical screenings after her own cancer symptoms were initially mistaken for the perimenopause. Theresa Millington, 53, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2021 after experiencing hip pain, recurring urine infections and heavy periods. Initially, she believed the symptoms were related to perimenopause. “I […]

Sexual Effects Persist After Cervical Cancer Treatment

Patient-reported outcomes from the OUTBACK trial highlight common, persistent sexual side effects that should be addressed following cervical cancer treatment. Medscape Medical News

‘Be clear on your smear’ campaign launched

Healthcare staff from Walsall and Wolverhampton are encouraging people to learn more about cervical screening in a new campaign which addresses common misconceptions around the test. As part of Cervical Screening Awareness week (19 – 24 June), staff from The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust will be sharing a ‘myth-buster’ video [...] The post ‘Be clear on your smear’ campaign launched appeared first on Walsall Healt…