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Pembrolizumab now available in England through the Cancer Drugs Fund
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, 29 Mar 2023
Categories: cervical cancer; treatmentToday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced it has recommended the use of pembroliz
Read moreHPV and men's health
Posted by Paula de Souza, Helpline Advisor, 16 Mar 2023
Categories: HPVOur support services at Jo’s mainly hear from women. But sometimes we also hear from men and partners of women. Sometimes they are asking about their wife or partner’s health, and at others, it’s about their own. This blog covers the most common questions that we are asked and sources of further...
Read moreBehind the headlines: Colposcopy delays in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Posted by Eluned Hughes, Head of Information and Engagement, 22 Feb 2023
Categories: cell changes | colposcopyThe Glasgow Times today published an article entitled "Glasgow campaigners slam year long wait for follow-up smear exam.” The article highlights the issue of long waiting times for colposcopy appointments in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is something we have been hearing about more and...
Read moreNew treatment for advanced cervical cancer available in Scotland
Posted by Eluned Hughes, Head of Information and Engagement, 13 Feb 2023
Categories: cervical cancer | treatmentToday the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved the use of a new drug, pembrolizumab (Keytruda), on the NHS to treat some patients with advanced cervical cancer.
Read moreCervical Cancer Prevention Week
Posted by Samantha Dixon, Chief Executive, 19 Jan 2023
Categories: Chief Executive | cervical cancer | cervical cancer prevention weekAt Jo’s, our vision has always been a world where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. For this Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we’re putting the foot on the pedal to get us closer to that day with our We Can campaign to End Cervical Cancer.
Read moreLiving with advanced cervical cancer: Finding positivity
Posted by Angela, a member of our community, 21 Oct 2022
Categories: cervical cancer | StoryThis is the second in our series of 3 blogs sharing experiences of living an advanced diagnosis. Every experience is as unique as the person going through it.
Read moreLiving with advanced cervical cancer: Access to new treatments
Posted by An anonymous member of our community, 20 Oct 2022
Categories: cervical cancer | StoryLike many of us in this boat, I spend a lot of time researching and reading stories and information out there to keep on top of what’s available treatment-wise and be prepared to shout for it when needed.
Read moreLiving with advanced cervical cancer: We are people, not numbers
Posted by An anonymous member of our community, 19 Oct 2022
Categories: cervical cancer | Story This is the first in our series of 3 blogs sharing experiences of living an advanced diagnosis. Every experience is as unique as the person going through it. Read moreBehind the headlines: Scientists develop more accurate predictive test for cervical cancer
Posted by Eluned Hughes, Head of Information and Engagement, 19 Oct 2022
Categories: cervical cancer | cervical screeningYou might have seen stories in newspapers today about a new kind of test for detecting cervical cell changes and helping prevent cervical cancer. A new study published this week has found that a new kind of test could be more accurate at detecting cervical cell changes, and better at predicting...
Read moreHenrietta Lacks and her legacy
Posted by Jennifer Glancey, Communications Assistant, 13 Oct 2022
Categories: Black History Month | cervical cancer | StoryThis Black History Month we're remembering and paying tribute to Henrietta Lacks.
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