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Smear tests after a hysterectomy: what is a vault smear?
Posted by Laura Flaherty, 07 Oct 2020
Categories: cervical cancerLaura had cervical cancer in 2016, when she was 29. She had a hysterectomy to remove the cancer.
Read moreOur new cervical screening information for trans men and/or non-binary people with a cervix
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 07 Sep 2020
Categories: cervical screening | LGBTAccessing cervical screening can be difficult for many people. This can be exacerbated for trans men and/or non-binary people with a cervix who face many barriers to accessing routine cervical screening, as well as discrimination because of their gender identity.
Read moreImpact of COVID-19 on cervical screening
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, 03 Sep 2020
Categories: cervical screening | coronavirusTo further our work in understanding the impact of COVID-19 on cervical screening, we conducted an online survey of 2,000 women aged 25-64 living in England and spoke to an additional 22 through one to one interviews and focus groups. Carried out during June and July 2020, we asked those taking...
Read moreTips for people starting cervical cancer treatment, from people who have finished theirs
Posted by Jo's Voices members and Forum users, 02 Sep 2020
Categories: cervical cancerTreatment for cervical cancer depends on lots of things including the stage of the cancer, potential side effects, and the general health and preferences of the person affected. Going through treatment can be really difficult.
Read moreOur smear test stories: the Jo's team share their experiences
Posted by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust team, 25 Aug 2020
Categories: cervical screeningEveryone's experience of cervical screening (smear tests) is different and the Jo's team are no exception! We spend our working days talking about smear tests, creating information, sharing the facts and supporting people with concerns. However, this doesn't mean we all find the test easy.
Read moreWhat does cancer treatment look like right now? A view from a CNS
Posted by Helen Savage, Macmillan CNS, The Christie Hospital, 10 Aug 2020
Categories: cervical cancer | coronavirusAt the Christie Hospital in Manchester, staff tried to keep things as normal as possible for their patients when the
Read moreBleeding after a smear test: is it normal and why does it happen?
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 07 Jul 2020
Categories: cervical screeningIf you experience bleeding after your cervical screening (smear test), we know that it can be alarming, especially if it’s your first test.
Read moreIt's our birthday! 20 years of Jo's in 20 facts
Posted by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust team, 20 Jun 2020
Categories: 20th anniversary Read moreWhat to expect when going for cervical screening
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 15 Jun 2020
Categories: cervical screening | coronavirusOne common question we are asked is what to expect when going for cervical screening at the moment. We’ve spoken with Jenny, Debra and Tracey who are all nurses about what their GP practice is doing, to give you an idea of the measures that you could see and help you to prepare any questions....
Read moreMaking your mind up about screening when things are difficult
Posted by Hannah Dwyer, Support Services Officer, 14 Jun 2020
Categories: cervical screening | coronavirusOur Helpliner, Hannah, shares some of the common conversations she’s having with people right now and some of the guidance she shares with callers. This is part of our “How it works now” series, aiming to help you navigate how our healthcare system works at the moment.
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