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\u201cWhen you are invited to attend a cervical screening it is something that should not be ignored. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but only if people attend their screenings.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that around one in three women from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities feel that more information about cervical screening would make them more likely to attend a screening. That’s why the NHS has materials available<\/a> in multiple languages to help explain the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll women and people with a cervix within the age bracket, regardless of ethnic background, should come forward for these screenings. Cervical cancer can happen to anyone with a cervix. Smoking tobacco is also recognised to increase the risk of cervical cancer, this is yet another reason to quit smoking.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that people can feel nervous about attending this type of appointment, but I can assure you that for most women it is a quick and pain-free procedure. If you are uncertain about attending our practice nurses would be happy to answer any questions you have and think about any adjustments that can be made to help you such as a longer appointment or bringing someone with you. A cervical screening test takes a few minutes and may save your life.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cervical screening appointments are available evenings and weekends are available at some GP practices for ease of access.<\/p>\n

Naomi Havergal, 34 from South Bristol, was grateful for attending her cervical screening appointment after abnormal cells were detected in her cervix.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went for my cervical screening as usual when my letter arrived inviting me to make an appointment. When my results came back, they had detected abnormal cells, so I was invited to attend a procedure to have the cells removed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe abnormal cells were analysed, and they turned out to be high grade which meant, if I had not attended that initial cervical screening appointment, it was likely I would have developed cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

\u201cLife would be very different now, if a life at all.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Watch the video below of ITV West Country raising awareness of the importance of cervical screenings.<\/p>\n