Cervical cancer prevention week is a European-wide initiative lead by the European Cervical Cancer Association (ECCA).
Raising public awareness of cervical cancer prevention is more necessary than ever, with just under 3,000 women a year in the UK being diagnosed. Organised cervical cancer screening programmes can prevent up to 80% of cervical cancers. In addition, vaccines against the human papillomavirus (HPV) are highly effectively when given to adolescents and can reduce cervical cancer rates even further.
Further information on how you can help raise awareness can be found by clicking here. Or for more information on cervical cancer, please click here.
Published: 19 January 2014