Cervical cancer

Information on gynae procedures 

This Gynae Cancer Awareness Month, we’re getting comfortable with different types of gynae procedures.

“It’s about making sure you keep banging the drum. I did, but it still took a little bit too long.”

Joanne writes about her experience of cervical cancer symptoms, pushing for a diagnosis and what she wants everyone to know about knowing your normal.

NHS England rolls out HPV self-testing kits  

Today it was announced that the NHS will be rolling out HPV self-testing kits in England to those who have not attended their cervical screening appointment.

It’s 10 years since I had cervical cancer

Kate reflects on her diagnosis of cervical cancer a decade on and shares 10 things she wants people to know.

Identifying who is at most risk of cervical cancer

HPV vaccination significantly reduces the chances of dying from cervical cancer 

Research funded by Cancer Research UK shows that deaths from cervical cancer have plummeted in age groups who have been offered the HPV vaccine. 

New menstrual blood HPV test  

What might it mean for the future of cervical screening?

3 in 4 people would say yes to the HPV vaccine if they knew it reduced the risk of six cancers 

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19-25 January) we will be sharing information to help plug the awareness gaps around HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination in cancer prevention.

“Cancer and treatment side effects will not control who I am”

Abi writes about her diagnosis of cervical cancer and treatment

We could eradicate cervical cancer, just imagine that

Ellie writes about her diagnosis of cervical cancer.