During Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2022 (20-26 June), it’s time to talk about how to make the test better.
If you have received an invitation or a reminder message about the cervical screening, please book an appointment for this important test.
Cervical cancer affects over 3000 people every year, around 2 deaths per day are attributed to cervical cancer. Cervical screening (the smear test) is key to preventing and treating cervical cancer. 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable or treatable if diagnosed early. If you want to know more about the cervical screening (smear test), please have a look at these short videos.
The facts about HPV (video with subtitles) | Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (jostrust.org.uk)
What is Cervical Screening (Smear Test)? | Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (jostrust.org.uk)
If you have any questions about having the screening, please ask to speak to Esther Walker or a Practice Nurse.