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CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS WEEK 24 – 30th January 2016 Cervical cancer … the silent killer Every day in the UK eight women are diagnosed with cervical cancer Sadly, 1000 women die each year Adolescents are offered the HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccine but they STILL need to have regular smear tests Smear tests don’t diagnose cancer but they can detect abnormal cell changes at an early stage, which may later develop into cancer if left untreated In the UK a smear test is available every three years to women aged 25 - 49 and every five years to women aged 50 - 65… but many women do not attend Okay, lets be frank… It’s an invasive procedure It’s not very pleasant to have done but it only takes 10 minutes of your time and it could save your life https://www.jostrust.org.uk/smearforsmear/ Jan Allison 29th January 2016

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/31/2016 5:46:00 PM

G'day Jan ... the information you have given is priceless. Great work - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2016 11:27:00 AM

Thanks so much Lindsay the more we can spread the message the better ... if it prevents one person from having pre cancerous cells detected then it is worth it:-) hugs Jan xx

Thomas Martin

Date: 1/30/2016 12:21:00 PM

Excellent work and info for women!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2016 3:48:00 PM

Thanks Thomas - just ten minutes really could save a life - I never miss any test offered to me, they may be invasive... but when you consider the alternative ... many years ago we lost a very dear friend to breast cancer she had a lump but wouldn't get it checked out we kept telling her she must but she left it and left it ... by the time she got round to it it was too late ... and she was a nurse:-( hugs Jan xx

Elaine George

Date: 1/30/2016 12:14:00 AM

I am a survivor of Cervical Cancer. Early detection is what saved me.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2016 4:32:00 AM

Oh Elaine you are living proof that these tests work I am so glad you dropped by to confirm message just how vital these tests are :-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/29/2016 7:38:00 PM

Now here is a poem that should be framed and hung in Doctors Offices all over! :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2016 4:29:00 AM

I agree Arthur - the more we spread the message the more aware women should be ... lets be honest -many of the tests we undertake are invasive BUT they can save out lives:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2016 5:47:00 PM

gosh, I would do it if someone came around and offered me a free way to do it. Good info, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 6:08:00 PM

I wouldn't miss out even if I had to pay but thankfully the screening is free:-) Hugs Jan xx

White Sage

Date: 1/29/2016 4:57:00 PM

well written Jan...this should reach through the universe, smear may not really be that much fun to do, and for that reason some prefer to stay off from it...I hope people like that sees this

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 5:09:00 PM

Its a shame people don't attend the screening when it is offered - it's not the nicest procedure but for a few minutes discomfort it could save their life :-( hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 1/29/2016 12:46:00 PM

thanks for spreading the message Jan...I'll nag my daughters to go have the exam done when they get that age.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 1:06:00 PM

I personally think the test should be offered to younger women in some places it is done from the age of 20/21:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 1/29/2016 10:50:00 AM

Good for you, Jan; raising awareness to certain important topics is praiseworthy. Just one word may prompt a person to take action before it's too late. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 11:01:00 AM

Thanks Paul - I heard an item on Manx radio yesterday and was inspired to relay the important message - same with mammograms - they are not pleasant but they can save lives so a few minutes of discomfort is a no-brainer against the risk of having cancer not diagnosed:-) hugs Jan xx

Eric Boddie

Date: 1/29/2016 10:37:00 AM

10 minutes or 70 years promised....that's according to His Word, I'm just being honest....because the Bible Says Three Score And Ten....and if that's not irony, well how does it begin....very brave and encouraging write my Beautifully talented friend....;)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 11:05:00 AM

It's changed now Eric I think the average lifespan is 81 and I intend to stay around as long as possible and i will never miss tests offered to ensure I stay as healthy as possible

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 10:58:00 AM

Thanks Eric:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/29/2016 8:17:00 AM

- A great information in this note, Jan - An important message - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/29/2016 8:22:00 AM

Yes !

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2016 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise - I heard an article on the radio yesterday and was inspired to spread the message. Pap tests aren't pleasant but they can save lives:-) hugs Jan xx