Smear tests save thousands of lives, but finding out you have cell changes can still be a lonely and scary place, so says ABI JACKSON, who finds out more

THE CervicalCheck programme operated at 14% above target last year.

A new film, inspired by the CervicalCheck scandal, tells the fictional story of three women who were diagnosed with cancer, writes CARA O’DOHERTY

THE vast majority of women affected by recent capacity issues in the CervicalCheck screening service will be contacted by the end of this week.

CORK activist Stephen Teap is set to feature in a TG4 documentary exploring the experiences of women diagnosed with cancer. Mr Teap was named Cork Person of the Year 2019 for campaigning on behalf of those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.

In her weekly column for WoW! Dr Michelle O'Driscoll talks about the importance of getting regular smear tests

CERVICALCHECK, the national cancer screening programme, is hoping that ‘open and frank’ discussions with women who have been diagnosed with interval cancer may reduce distress for women, avoid litigation, and prevent any undermining of public ...

WOMEN have been urged to attend for cervical screening appointments when requested amid concerns that screening could pause if Covid-19 restrictions are increased.

CERVICAL cancer screening was paused in Ireland for over three months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic but CervicalCheck is working hard to ensure women are tested in a timely fashion, according to the new clinical director of the programme.

A CORK CervicalCheck campaigner has welcomed additional funding for the 221+ group following a positive meeting with the minister for health.

A young woman has shared her story of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, aged just 23, as a national campaign continues to highlight the HPV vaccine programme, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

Stephen Teap has been awarded Cork Person of the Month for September to mark his activism and commitment on behalf of all those affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.

Victims of the Cervical Check controversy and their families are to be briefed this afternoon on the Scally report, it has been revealed.