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Swale women urged to take cervical screening tests
by Jennie Wakuche
As part of a national campaign for the
prevention and early treatment of cervical cancer, women in
Swale are being encouraged to undergo regular cervical
screening tests.
Most common among women aged 18 to 65, and the second most
common cancer to affect women under the age of 35, cervical
cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus. The disease is
often completely preventable, and in health centres across
Swale, screening is available free of charge.
The Pap smear is the most common of
these screenings. Ideally, it should be done once every year
for 3 years and if the result is negative, it should be
continued once every 3 years.
If cervical cancer is detected and
appropriate intervention or treatment commenced early,
further spread of the cancer is stemmed and often completely
treated successfully.
In the UK, the number of women seeking
tests rose dramatically following the death of Big Brother
star Jade Goody in 2009. However the director of public
health, Dr John Rodriguez, in a recent statement indicated
that the 'Goody effect' has not sustained its momentum,
stating that ”Recent figures show that numbers
attending have dropped again. Cervical cancer is almost
always preventable. If you’ve had a letter inviting you for
screening don’t ignore it - the test takes just five minutes
and it could save your life."
Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from June 7 to June
13. It aims to educate females about the second most common
cancer to affect women under the age of 35.
To find out more contact your GP surgery or telephone NHS
Direct on 0845 4647.
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