1月23日至29日是宫颈癌预防周

在英国，每天有两名女性死于宫颈癌，然而宫颈癌却是最容易预防的癌症之一。.

Cervical screening helps prevent cancer by checking for a virus called HPV and cervical cell changes. If left untreated, these cells can develop into cancer.

Screening only takes a few minutes, and you only have to go once every 3 or 5 years depending on your age.

But just 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix take up their screening invite.

Dr Glenda Beard, a GP and Clinical Lead for cancer at the Integrated Care Board for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, said:

“Don’t ignore your invite letter, and if you missed your last cervical screening, book an appointment with your GP practice now. It is also important to remember that having your child vaccinated against HPV can help prevent cervical cancer.”

All children in Year 8 at school will be offered the HPV vaccinations, as part of the national NHS school-age immunisations programme. If your child has missed their vaccinations, you can contact the 学龄儿童免疫接种小组 预约。.

For more information about cervical screening, see the 国家医疗服务系统网站 或 Jo’s cervical cancer trust where you will find information about the cervix, smear tests, cervical cancer symptoms, treatments and much more.