A resident shares a video explaining her cervical cancer journey to encourage screenings.
Eligible islanders are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free smear test during cervical cancer awareness month.It said women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 could book a regular free screening appointment when invited by their GP.
The States said screenings were recommended every three years for those aged 25 to 49, and every five years for those aged 50 to 64. "I would like to encourage anyone invited for cervical screening to take up the appointment, I did and it saved my life," she said.
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