4 h. ago 'My cervical cancer symptoms were fobbed off as IBS for over three years'

Jessica Mason, 45, was diagnosed with cervical cancer after her symptoms were attributed to other conditions including IBS for years before a 6.5cm tumour was found

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24 h. ago Woman who says smear test saved her life urges others not to delay screening

Gayle Maxwell, who was diagnosed with cancer aged 39 in 2015, is sharing her story as part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

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3 d. ago Cancer warning as women could be 'overlooking' important symptom

A GP has emphasised key warning signs ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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3 d. ago MSP urging women across Motherwell and Wishaw to attend cervical screening appointments

NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging everyone aged 25 to 64 who is eligible to take up their invitation for cervical screening, highlighting that smear tests can prevent cervical cancer before it develops and save lives.

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4 d. ago “That one smear test can save your life,” says South Lanarkshire mum

Vikki Ridler was 28 years old when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017.

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4 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire urging women who are eligible to go for potentially life

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on January 19, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test.

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8 d. ago Freddy Brazier's pregnant ex reveals heartfelt tribute to Jade Goody

Big Brother star Jade tragically passed away from cervical cancer at the age of 27 in 2009

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2 w. ago Study finds school HPV vaccine also cuts cancer risk in unvaccinated women

Researchers have discovered new ‘herd effects’ of school-based vaccination programmes

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3 w. ago I was catapulted out of my body into heaven after I flatlined during surgery. When I returned there was no trace of my cancer

Rosemary Thornton, an author living in the Midwest, suffered a near-death experience (NDE) while undergoing cervical cancer surgery. What followed left her stunned.

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3 w. ago Scientists call for vaccinating boys against HPV to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer caused by HPV kills nearly 350,000 women every year

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