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Boyfriend of woman given 'a week to live’ after shock diagnosis seeks to grant final wish

Aidan Solan lost his partner Alex Halley to cervical cancer last month, having only learned of the diagnosis two months before. She was just 27 years old

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

'Vicky wanted an upbeat occasion' - Vicky Phelan's husband's stunning tribute read at memorial service to celebrate her

Mourners were told in a message from her husband that, “Vicky wanted everyone to enjoy today”

Irish Mirror · Nov 27, 2022

Eamon Dunphy pays touching tribute to Vicky Phelan on Late Late Show: "She was the most incredible person I ever met"

Eamon Dunphy commended Ms Phelan for her bravery and determination days after her death

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

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Ryan Tubridy leads emotional tribute to Vicky Phelan on RTE Late Late Show as viewers moved to tears

The RTE presenter made a touching speech remembering Vicky's "dignity, tenacity and courage" as well as "her fun" following her death after a long battle with cancer

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Vicky Phelan's private funeral has taken place as family says they will 'cherish the memories'

The cervical cancer campaigner, who passed away on Monday, had spoken openly in the past about planning her own funeral after her diagnosis.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Public will get chance to pay tribute to Cervical Check campaigner Vicky Phelan with funeral to be private

The cervical cancer campaigner passed away on Monday aged 48.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Laura Whitmore urges women to 'get checked' as she heads for smear test days after Vicky Phelan's death

The former Love Island presenter admitted she had been "putting it off"

Irish Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

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Vicky Phelan leaves 'impossible to fill void' following death as tributes paid

Ms Phelan exposed the CervicalCheck screening scandal in Ireland

Dublin Live · Nov 15, 2022

'Remarkable' woman who exposed smear tests scandal dies of cervical cancer

Vicky Phelan was wrongly given the all-clear after a smear test, before being diagnosed with cervical cancer three years later. Although too late to save her life, she tirelessly campaigned to stop the same thing happening to others.

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Vicky Phelan: Heartwrenching tributes paid as 'national treasure, mammy and aunt' loses brave cancer battle

Vicky Phelan, 48, died in the early hours of Monday morning at Milford Hospice in Limerick after battling cervical cancer since 2014 after she was misdiagnosed.

Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Vicky Phelan remembered as ‘incredible’ woman with ‘powerful inner strength’

Mother-of-two Vicky Phelan died on Monday aged 48 after a long battle with cervical cancer.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Vicky Phelan, who exposed Irish smear tests scandal, dies at 48

Campaigner highlighted health service failures after receiving a false negative cervical cancer result in 2011

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan dies aged 48

Mother-of-two died in early hours of morning

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Fellow campaigners and friends pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Vicky Phelan

Former Labour leader Alan Kelly remembered Ms Phelan as ‘the most resilient person I’ve ever met’.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

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Dublin Live · Nov 14, 2022

Charlie Bird says his 'heart is broken' as tributes flow following the death of Vicky Phelan

The cervical cancer campaigner has been described as an “inspiration” by several public figures

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Vicky Phelan: The Irish healthcare campaigner who refused to be silenced

Despite her terminal cervical cancer diagnosis, Ms Phelan remained dogged in pursuing improvements to the Irish healthcare system.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Vicky Phelan death: Cervical cancer campaigner dies aged 48

Limerick mother-of-two Vicky Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning.

Dublin Live · Nov 14, 2022

Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan dies aged 48

The mother-of-two passed away in Limerick this morning

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ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

Fast-tracked cervical cancer screening saving lives in remote West Australian communities

It's hoped a new fast-tracked cervical cancer screening program being rolled out in WA's north, which allows women to remain in their communities while being tested, will be expanded nationally.

Glasgow Live · Nov 12, 2022

Glasgow doctor retires after saving millions of lives with new cancer vaccine

Professor Ian Frazer was one of the masterminds behind the development of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer which continues to save thousands of lives each year

Daily Record · Nov 12, 2022

Scots medic dubbed 'God's gift to women' retires after saving lives of millions

Professor Ian Frazer invented the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer which is saving thousands of lives every year

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

Mum-of-five who was 'prescribed laxatives for symptoms' dies after cancer diagnosis

Despite Louise undergoing surgery in 2021 to have cervical cancer cells removed, Judith claims that no tests were carried out despite concerns being raised with doctors over her symptoms.

Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

'My beautiful niece was prescribed laxatives - months later we're planning her funeral'

A mum-of-five with a history of cervical cancer 'was given laxatives after she went to a doctor with cancer symptoms' - her family have claimed - before dying six weeks after being officially diagnosed with terminal cancer

Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022

Mum-of-five given laxatives for bowel problems dies six weeks after cancer diagnosis

The 34-year-old mum was told she had terminal cervical cancer, liver and bowel cancer and further scans showed it had spread to her pelvis and lymph nodes.

Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022

Derry MLA calls for HPV screening to be adopted for cervical cancer in Northern Ireland

A less sensitive test is used in Northern Ireland which means the region lags behind the rest of the UK

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