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11 questions you’ve always wanted to ask about cervical smear tests

Ever wished you could ask more questions about cervical screenings or smear tests, but worried you’ll sound silly? The cervical screening programme helps save thousands of lives in the UK each year. But, it’s fair to say there’s still a fair bit of ...

20 Jun 2022 at 08:00

Health

Cancer survivor told she ‘wouldn’t be here now’ if she had postponed smear test by six months despite no prior symptoms

A cervical cancer survivor who was told she “wouldn’t be here today” if she had postponed her smear test by just six months, despite having no symptoms before being examined, is urging all women to get tested, saying “those five minutes can save ...

22 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Health & Wellbeing

My smear was normal but I’m still worried about symptoms – what should I do?

It’s believed cervical screening, aka smear tests, prevent more than 70% of cervical cancer deaths – and this figure would be even higher if everyone eligible attended, according to Cancer Research UK. Smear tests don’t diagnose cancer, but can ...

22 Jan 2024 at 07:30

Government ‘must commit to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK’

The Government must commit to eliminating cervical cancer in the UK through improvements to screening, public awareness and vaccine uptake, a charity has said. Around 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 800 die from ...

23 Jan 2023 at 13:27

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

The number of women being screened for cervical cancer is at its lowest level since 2020, new data has revealed, with the proportion of younger women taking up appointments also falling sharply. NHS England is now urging all people invited ...

23 Nov 2023 at 14:03

Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’

Opting to have check-ups to monitor abnormal cells on the cervix instead of having them immediately removed could lead to a higher long-term risk of developing cervical cancer, a study has suggested. While Danish researchers stressed that ...

29 Nov 2023 at 23:30

Health & Wellbeing

What you need to know about new research into treating cervical cancer

Using existing drugs to treat cervical cancer before standard treatment could lead to a 35% reduction in the risk of relapse or death, a new study suggests. Researchers from the UCL Cancer Institute and UCLH looked into whether a short ...

23 Oct 2023 at 12:51

‘Strong support’ for DIY cervical screening tests – poll

There is “strong support” among women for at-home cervical screening, the national patient champion has said. NHS officials should consider offering DIY kits to all women who would prefer it to a standard screening, pending ongoing ...

16 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Cervical screening shortcomings are unacceptable, says health minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said shortcomings detailed in cervical screening in the Southern health trust area are “deeply regrettable and unacceptable”. The findings of a major review into more than 17,000 women’s smear ...

11 Dec 2024 at 17:13

Women ‘should not be erased’ from NHS guidance – Streeting

NHS documents “have to speak plain English”, the Health Secretary said as he stressed that women should not be “excluded or erased” for the NHS to be “trans inclusive”. Wes Streeting said he does not support language such as ...

06 May 2025 at 09:39

Scotland

New standards published to improve cervical screening care for blind women

New cervical screening standards have been published to improve care for blind or partially sighted women. Around six women in Scotland are diagnosed with cervical cancer each week and screening plays a key role in ...

05 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three

Younger women who test negative for the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer will be recalled for NHS screening every five years rather than three. The changes mean that, from next month, women aged 25 ...

10 Jun 2025 at 16:19

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