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Mum almost died of cervical cancer after routine smear test error

Damage caused by the ­operation has left her unable to urinate naturally and she will have to use a catheter for life, making her prone to infections.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Late-stage cervical cancer cases are on the rise

Researchers found an overall 1.3% increase per year in advanced stages of the disease, with the greatest increase taking place among white women in the South aged 40 to 44.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2022

How Rwanda could become one of the first countries to wipe out cervical cancer

With a strong HPV vaccination programme for girls and a concerted screening and treatment drive for women, the country could be the first in Africa to eliminate the disease

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Family's heartbreak as young mum-of-11 dies months after being diagnosed with cancer

Sharon Lawless, 39, died while surrounded by family last Friday after complaining of stomach pain and being diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in January

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Dublin mum battling cervical cancer tells of 'really difficult' physical and financial fight

Nicola O'Donoghue from Tallaght is a single parent to her 13-year-old son and has not been able to work since being diagnosed, causing the family financial hardship

Dublin Live · Aug 5, 2022

HPV vaccine after removal of precancerous cells may cut cervical cancer risk

Study finds reduced risk of cervical cancer recurring after HPV vaccination post-surgery, though further research is needed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

HPV jab ‘may ward off cervical cancer in women with pre-cancerous cells’

A new study suggests the vaccine could help stop cancerous cells returning.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

'Broken' woman's warning after rare and aggressive cancer robs her of having a baby

The diagnosis was a 'complete shock' to Sarah who now must have a full hysterectomy, so the chances of her having her own child have been 'taken away' leaving her 'broken'

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

Young woman's life-saving advice after shock diagnosis leaves her 'broken'

Sarah is urging others not to put off cervical screening tests as 'you just don't know'

Liverpool Echo · Jul 29, 2022

Lynsey Bennett opens up on 'most painful' tasks yet after cancer diagnosis as she heads away on dream trip to Ibiza

The mum of two said she "cried on the plane" as she didn't know if she would ever be able to return to the holiday destination after receiving a terminal cervical cancer diagnosis

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022