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NHS in Bexley urges cervical cancer tests
2:46pm Tuesday 24th January 2012 in Health News By Jim Palmer
NHS urges cervical cancer tests
REGULAR tests for cervical cancer are being encouraged by the NHS in Bexley in order to tackle the disease.
More than 57,000 women aged 25 to 64 in the borough are eligible for cervical smear tests which are free and can identify and prevent the disease early on.
As part of European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week from January 22 to 28, the NHS in Bexley is providing information to women at play groups, shopping centres and the Thamesmead one-stop-shop.
NHS South East London Bexley Business Support Unit Joint Managing Director and Medical Director, Dr Joanne Medhurst said: “A test offers the best protection against cervical cancer.
“NHS screening is quick and free, and your GP will contact you directly to invite you in for a test. If you’ve missed a recent test, don’t worry, just contact your GP to arrange another.”
Under 25s are not automatically invited for the test but are advised to see their GP as soon as possible if they suffer unexpected bleeding.
For more information about cervical screening, please visit www.bexley.nhs.uk or contact the patient advice and liaison service on 0800 328 9712.
Comments(2)
nothappy263
says...
2:47pm Thu 26 Jan 12
If you go to Macmillan website there is loads of information about cervical screening and why it isn't suitable for young women but also factual information which is really helpful in understanding the tests/results. However if there is concern, unusual changes - not just unexpected bleeding then you should really push your GP for a screening test.
Hk says...
10:27am Thu 26 Jan 12