Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Next week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, led by the charity Jo’s Trust, raising awareness of cervical screening and encouraging women and people with a cervix to have their smear test.

Cervical screening is available from 25 years to 64 years in England and, currently, people aged 25 to 49 receive invitations every 3 years and those aged 50 to 64 receive invitations every 5 years. To help prevent cervical cancer from ever developing.

However, according to Jo’s Trust, one in three women and people with a cervix don't attend cervical screening. 

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

• Vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you
• Changes to vaginal discharge
• Pain or discomfort during sex
• Pain in your lower back or pelvis

Remember: The earlier cervical cancer is found, the easier it is to treat