Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (CCPW)

Thank you to everyone who got invovled with #SmearForSmear 2018 during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Cervical cancer can be prevented. It is important that every woman knows how they can reduce their risk of the disease and the steps they can take to look after their health.

This means:

•Attending cervical screening when invited

•Knowing the symptoms of cervical cancer and seeking medical advice if experiencing any

•Taking up the HPV vaccination if aged 11-18

•Talking to friends and family to ensure they know how they can reduce their risk

•Knowing where to find support and further information

75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by cervical screening (smear tests)

9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day

2 women lose their lives to the disease every day.

https://www.patriciagibson.org/single-post/2018/01/29/CERVICAL-CANCER-PREVENTION-WEEK-22nd---28th-Jan-2018