Women across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire urged to go for cervical cancer screening
A Hull woman who lost a family member to cancer is urging us to book an appointment
Last updated 23rd Jan 2023
A Hull NHS worker is encouraging women across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire to go for their cervical cancer screening after a family member died of the disease.
Syeda from Hull has since become a trainee at the Humber NHS foundation trust - she's got this advice:
"Book your appointment as soon as you get the letter. Because the screening is the best way to protect you from cervical cancer. It can give you piece of mind that everything is ok. And if anything is found it could be easier to treat."
Humber and North Yorkshire cancer alliance is encouraging people to come forward for screening. The organisation brings together all those who commission and provide cancer services in the Humber and North Yorkshire area.
This week they're offering free cervical cancer awareness sessions.
Emma Lewin, Project Manager for the Cancer Champions programme, said:
“We’ve had people come back to us after the training sessions to let us know that the training encouraged them to have screening or to speak to their GP about a concern they have had, and it’s potentially saved their life or that of someone they know.
“It’s a privilege to be able to make a difference to people like Syeda. I’m looking forward to delivering the cervical screening awareness sessions and announcing our next round of Cancer Champions sessions to continue making a difference and ultimately save lives.”
Cervical screening in England is open to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64. People aged 24 to 49 will receive an email every three years and those aged 50 to 64, every five years.