Cervical cancer

‘My consultant said, “you’ll be back at work in 2 weeks”’

Mandy reflects on her cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment nine years ago for Gynae Cancer Awareness Month.

HPV

Information you need to know about human papillomavirus (HPV), the common virus which can lead to certain cancers. Download our guide to HPV, which is also available in Easy Read, or find information below.

Today, the NHS has announced a pledge to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

‘When you are diagnosed with cancer you really learn who you are’

Emma writes about her cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment as she reflects on her journey.

Only 7% of people had a good understanding of gynaecological symptoms before experiencing them

Get Lippy and Loud this May and smash the taboos around gynae health.

Research News: we now understand more about HPV

Dr Chiara Herzog blogs about recent research which explored why some people clear HPV and some do not.

The language around cervical screening & self-testing is confusing- we need clear and consistent language to increase uptake

Our Comms Officer, Lydia, clears up the confusion around self-sampling HPV tests and cervical screening

‘I’m making sure I do all I can to not get a preventable disease.’

Phoebe blogs about her experience of cervical screening with health anxiety for Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

‘When I think back to how long I ignored the bleeding, I feel exasperated.’

Terri was diagnosed with grade 4, stage 1B cervical cancer 14 years ago after bleeding after sex, she tells her story for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and why she wants everyone to get abnormal bleeding checked.

‘When my first invite arrived through the post years ago, my body froze, and I then ripped it up’

Helen, who is living with PTSD, blogs about the barriers faced accessing cervical screening for survivors of sexual assault