CERVICAL SCREENING
What to expect from Cervical Screening
Your invitation
When the invitation to attend Cervical screening (smear test) pops through the letterbox you may experience a sense of trepidation or even fear. It's important to note that Cervical screening is a preventative measure.
It's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.
All women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 should be invited by letter.
Support & Research
From period problems and starting a family, to menopause and gynaecological cancers, Wellbeing of Women have a wealth of information to share on women’s gynaecological and reproductive health.
Cervical screening is a vital health check that helps prevent cervical cancer by detecting abnormal cells early. Here's everything you need to know about the test and why it’s crucial to your health.
Click here for Wellbeing of Women's guide to cervical screening.
Cancer Research UK was formed more than 20 years ago, in 2002. However, our history goes back much further, to 1902, with the founding of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Thanks to supporters ... our pioneering work into how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer has benefitted millions of lives over the past 120 years.
Combatting Cervical Cancer
Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Evidence continues to show us that cervical cancer is highly preventable through HPV vaccination, and screening and treatment. Click here to find out how Cancer Research are combatting cervical cancer