Importance Of Cervical Screening Test

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Cervical Screening Test

• Importance Of Cervical Screening
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Importance Of Cervical Screening Test

• Cervical Screening Month highlights the
  importance of having smear tests and there is the
  hope that it will also motivate more women to
  book their screenings.
• General Manager of Well Women and Family Trust,
  Jane Piper says, Its a short and simple
  procedure that has a proven ability to save
  lives. We recommend screening every three years
  to reduce the risk of bad cells developing into
  something that could potentially be
  life-threatening.
• A 39-year-old grandmother, Vera Wipani from
  Manukau had been for her regular Cervical
  screening tests when she was notified of an
  abnormality.

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Cervical Screening Month highlights

• She says After a routine screening I got called
  back to the doctors and was sent for a
  colposcopy. It was a very nervous time waiting
  for the results. My daughter was only six at the
  time and I didnt know what I would do if the
  results were bad.
• When I found out I had the all-clear I was very
  relieved. I became a real promoter for screening
  and told my mum and my aunties they should get
  screened.
• Vera is now an advocate for cervical screening
  and reminds women around her of the importance of
  a having a regular smear test.

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Regular Cervical screening

• She adds that Maori women can often feel
  embarrassed and reluctant when it comes to having
  a smear test and that this needs to be addressed.
• The embarrassment of the screening process is
  always the hardest part for me walking in and
  getting on that table but its just something I
  accept and get on with as its so worth it.
• Many of my friends tell me its the
  embarrassment that puts them off and theres a
  Kiwi attitude shell be right it wont
  happen to me. I know people whove died because
  of cancer so regular screening really is a no
  brainer for me, adds Vera.