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Women over 50 more likely to develop cervical cancer due to non-attendance at screenings

Women of menopausal age are less likely to go for cervical screenings, putting them at increased risk for the development of cervical cancer. That's according to a new HSE public attitudes survey published ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention week, ...

22 Jan 2022 at 22:33

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Only 20% of Derry women receiving smear results within 28 days

Figures released from The Western Health & Social Care Trust show that the turnaround times for cervical smear tests have dropped significantly over the last few years. In 2018, nearly 100% of women would receive their smear test results within ...

28 Apr 2023 at 17:33

‘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 reviews of ...

16 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

About 17,000 women in Northern Ireland to have smear tests re-checked

About 17,000 women in Northern Ireland will have their smear tests re-checked by the Southern health trust as part of a major review dating back to 2008. The trust said that some women will have to be recalled to have their tests taken again....

09 Oct 2023 at 13:10

Health & Wellbeing

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Should I be worried if my smear test found HPV?

Going for a cervical screening – or smear test – can be a bit daunting, but thankfully most people’s results will come back normal. So, what happens if you receive a letter telling you your smear test found HPV, or abnormal cells were ...

30 Dec 2022 at 09:00

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 ...

22 Jan 2024 at 07:30

Louth hospital apologises to terminally-ill woman who sued over failure to read smear test results

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Hospital apologies to woman with terminal cancer who sued over failure to read smear test results

A hospital has apologised to a terminally ill woman over its delay in diagnosing her cervical cancer. The apology was given to 46 year-old mother of two Evija Rudzone by Our Lady of Lourdes, Louth County Hospital in Drogheda ...

31 Jul 2024 at 19:33

National News

Harris: CervicalCheck chief’s comments ‘inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive’

Former health minister Simon Harris has described comments by the head of CervicalCheck claiming that some women “know in their heart and soul that they haven’t been wronged” as “inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive”. Dr ...

05 Sept 2022 at 17:33

Lifestyle

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Getting an abnormal smear test result can be scary but nobody talks about it

It might seem like health headlines are nothing but doom and gloom these days – but there are still shining success stories to celebrate. January 17-23 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and this is one area where ...

17 Jan 2022 at 13:33

Ireland

Harris: CervicalCheck chief’s comments ‘inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive’

05 Sept 2022 at 13:39

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Harris: CervicalCheck chief’s comments ‘inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive’

05 Sept 2022 at 15:33

Health & Wellbeing

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, ...

20 Jun 2022 at 08:00

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