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Last modified: 2 June 2025, 10:02
Dating and HPV
Posted by Rachel, Media Volunteer, 22 Feb 2024
Categories: HPV | relationships | cervical screening | case study | dating“In 2015 I went for my first cervical screening. It was a bit uncomfortable, but the result showed everything to be clear. Things changed when I went for my second in 2018. My results letter said HPV positive with moderate cell changes.
Read moreReconnecting after painful sex
Posted by Experts at the Leone Centre and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, 22 Feb 2024
Categories: sex | relationships | cervical cancer | partnerCervical cancer touches the lives of countless women around the world. Intimacy is a cornerstone of human connection, but for many of those living with or beyond cervical cancer, the experience can be affected by a distressing and often taboo issue — painful sex.
Read moreBehind the Headlines – HPV primary screening in Northern Ireland
Posted by Hannah Wright, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, 12 Dec 2023
Categories: cervical screening | HPV | colposcopy | primary screening | Northern Ireland What’s changed? Read moreNHS England pledge to end cervical cancer by 2040
Posted by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, 15 Nov 2023
Categories: cervical cancer | HPV | nhsThis week, NHS England has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. We are really excited about the news as the pledge includes plans to improve access to online booking for vaccination appointments nationally and support for healthcare professionals to reach those most at risk.
Read moreBehind the headlines: the GCIG INTERLACE trial
Posted by Katie Musialowski, Senior Information Officer, 24 Oct 2023
Categories: Research | advanced cervical cancer | cervical cancer | treatment | supportThis week, researchers revealed exciting results from the GCIG INTERLACE clinical trial, showing that a new way of using existing cancer drugs could mean more effective treatment options for cervical cancer.
Read moreTips for screening after a traumatic birth
Posted by Paula de Souza, Helpline Advisor, 16 Jun 2023
Categories: childbirth; pregnancy; cervical screening;If you have experienced a traumatic birth and are feeling worried about going for your next cervical screening, here are some suggestions to help and details of where you can get further support:
Read moreLet’s talk about…cervical screening uptake and inequalities in Scotland
Posted by Iona Stoddart, Deputy Head of Information & Engagement, 09 Jun 2023
Categories: Scotland; Cervical Screening;Each year in Scotland, there are 323 diagnoses of cervical cancer and sadly 95 deaths.
Read moreFundraising for Jo’s: Every little helps
Posted by Samantha Dixon, Chief Executive, 15 May 2023
Categories: Chief Executive; fundraising; Cervical Screening Awareness Week; Step’s for Jo’s; ‘Head torch?’ – check. ‘Spare laces?’ – check. ‘She Wee?’ – check. Read moreFinished treatment: what now?
Posted by Katie Boyd Campbell, Helpline Advisor, 26 Apr 2023
Categories: cervical cancer; treatment; support; What are the emotional impacts of finishing treatment?We often hear from our community that they feel a mixture of different emotions after they finish treatment for cervical cancer, and one of these is loneliness. This can come as a surprise to many but feeling this way is normal.
Read moreDelays to your cervical screening results?
Posted by Paula de Souza, Helpline Advisor, 24 Apr 2023
Categories: cervical screening; resultsRecently we have spoken to several women who are concerned about the time it is taking for their cervical screening (smear test) results to come through or who are facing delays for follow up tests. This can understandably be worrying and if you are experiencing this, you might be feeling…
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