Jade Goody’s cervical cancer diagnosis has raised awareness among women and has led to thousands more getting tested for cervical cancer.
Since the former Big Brother star was diagnosed in August, smear tests have gone up about 20 percent.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
“Hopefully more tests will save lives and reduce the number of women who would otherwise share my pain,” she added.
The increase in cervical cancer tests was compared to the “Kylie Effect”, which saw breast cancer awareness raised after the singer fell ill.
About Cancer in Women
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
And Southwark PCT in south London saw a 25 per cent increase in smears.
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President Bush on Friday signed into law a bill (HR 1132) that reauthorizes CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program through fiscal year 2011.
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Jade Goody Gets a Helping Hand from Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard, who is fighting an aggressive form of cervical cancer, was at hand to comfort Jade Goody, who was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Wendy Richard, who is fighting an aggressive form of cervical cancer, was at hand to comfort Jade Goody, who was recently diagnosed with the condition.
