WHAT IS A CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING?
It’s a free health test that you’re automatically invited to from the age of 25.
Your nurse will check for any cell changes on your cervix.
It’s the best protection against cervical cancer.
CERVICAL SCREENINGS: THE LOWDOWN
WHAT IS A CERVICAL SCREENING?
It’s a free health test that you’re automatically invited to from the age of 25.
Your nurse will check for any cell changes on your cervix.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Once you get a letter telling you it’s time to book your screening,
call up your local GP & make your appointment.
Try to book your screening around your period cycle. It’s harder to get a clear sample of cells when you’re bleeding.
To find out what will happen and some tips please visit: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-screening
No question is too big, small, silly or weird. It’s a simple test that could save your life.
DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
From start to finish your appointment will take no longer than 15 minutes.
The test itself will only take around 3 minutes.
All you have to do is lie on an examination bed & your nurse will use a small soft brush to take a quick sample of cells.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
The test might be slightly uncomfortable but it shouldn’t be painful so you can carry on your day as normal!
If you do experience any pain afterwards, contact your GP.
A LITTLE BIT OF ADVICE
> Wear a dress or skirt. If it’s mega cold, wear joggers for ease of taking on/off.
> If it helps, take your BFF with you for support.
> Don’t overthink it! It’s a simple test that could save your life.
JO’S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to women, their families & friends
affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities.
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re raising awareness and money towards their cause.
Want to do your bit? Check out our IG for more.
CERVICAL SCREENING SAVES LIVES
This International Women’s Day, we’re encouraging our audience to understand the importance of cervical screenings.
With the number of women skipping their screenings at a 20-year high, we want to use our platform to raise some serious awareness for the cause.
If every woman attended their screening, 83% of cervical cancer cases could be prevented.
With cervical cancer killing two women a day in England, cervical cancer screening saves lives.
CERVICAL SCREENINGS: THE LOWDOWN
WHAT IS A CERVICAL SCREENING?
It’s a free health test that you’re automatically invited to from the age of 25.
Your nurse will check for any cell changes on your cervix.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Once you get a letter telling you it’s time to book your screening,
call up your local GP & make your appointment.
Try to book your screening around your period cycle. It’s harder to get a clear sample of cells when you’re bleeding.
DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
From start to finish your appointment will take no longer than 15 minutes.
The test itself will only take around 3 minutes.
All you have to do is lie on an examination bed & your nurse will use a small soft brush to take a quick sample of cells.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
The test might be slightly uncomfortable but by no means painful so you can carry on your day as normal! If you do experience any pain afterwards, contact your GP.
A LITTLE BIT OF ADVICE
> Wear a dress or skirt. If it’s mega cold, wear joggers for ease of taking on/off.
> If it helps, take your BFF with you for support.
> Don’t overthink it! It’s a simple test that could save your life.
JO’S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to women, their families & friends affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities.
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re raising awareness and money towards their cause.
Want to do your bit? Check out our IG for more.