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Let’s talk about it…cervical screening after experiencing sexual violence
Posted by Louise Cadman, 26 Jan 2018
Categories: cervical screening | let's talkAs part of our new blog series "Let's talk about it" Louise Cadman, Research Nurse Consultant at Queen Mary University of London and on the Management Committee of the My Body Back Project, addresses some of the issues around having a smear test after experiencing sexual violence (***Trigger...
Read moreFriends, who needs them?
Posted by Rebecca Shoosmith, Head of Support Services, 18 Dec 2017
Categories: cervical cancer | supportWell, we do. A cervical cancer diagnosis, treatment and life beyond can certainly have some uplifting moments but girl those downward turns can really dig their nails into you!
Read more"It begins to feel good to help others, to be the supporter not the supportee"
Posted by Rebecca Shoosmith, Head of Support Services, 02 Oct 2017
Categories: support | Volunteering | cervical cancerVolunteering is a powerful tool. It can be a valuable resource, contribute to recovery or rehabilitation and satisfy a wide range of needs.
Read more"I met great people and made new friends thanks to this brilliant event"
Posted by Catherine Cooke, 07 Sep 2017
Categories: cervical cancer | supportCatherine Cooke tells us about her experience of Let's Meet and why she's attending this year again.
Read moreBehind the headlines: What is HPV testing all about?
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, 11 Aug 2017
Categories: HPV | cervical screening | Scotland | prevention | PolicyToday the NHS in Scotland has announced that it will be introducing HPV testing as the primary method for cervical screening from 2019, but what does this actually mean and how will it save lives?
Read moreOver 4,000 miles and 9,000 conversations later...
Posted by Claire Cohen, Head of Information and Engagement, 10 Aug 2017
Categories: campaign | awareness | preventionWe are extremely proud to say that not only have we achieved our goal for the Roadshow, but we have far surpassed it.
Read moreOur Reaction To The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2016
Posted by Rebecca Shoosmith, Head of Support Services, 28 Jul 2017
Categories: cervical cancer | Policy | ResearchLast Friday the results of the annual National Cancer Patient Experience Survey were released.
Read moreThe HPV Vaccine – my thoughts on the JCVI’s announcement on extending it to boys
Posted by , 21 Jul 2017
Categories: HPV | Chief Executive blog | Policy | VaccinationWednesday’s (19th July) announcement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) was disappointing.
Read more9 things you didn’t know about your cervix
Posted by Kirsty Brown, 12 Jun 2017
Categories: awarenessThis Cervical Screening Awareness Week find out 9 things about the cervix.
Read more"Volunteering for Jo's has been a cathartic and rewarding experience"
Posted by Amanda Parker, 31 May 2017
Categories: Volunteering | cervical cancerI was diagnosed with stage 1B1, grade 3 cervical cancer in September 2015 following a routine cervical screening. I had never experienced an abnormal result before and had no symptoms to indicate anything was wrong.
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