When was the last time you had a cervical screen?

Cervical Cancer is also known as the 'silent killer' because its symptoms do not appear until it reaches advanced stage.

In the early stages, cervical cancer usually has no symptoms. Source: Getty Images

Highlights

• From every two years a cervical screen is now done every five years
• Cervical Cancer is also known as the 'silent killer'
• You can request for a female GP o nurse to perform your cervical screen

Your GP can send you a reminder for when you need to undergo a cervical screen

 

'In some cases, cervical cancer will present any symptom that's why its important to have a regular cervical screen' says Dr Carla Coliat.

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