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HPV infections down to very low levels

Cancer-causing HPV16 and 18 infections are now extremely uncommon among England’s young women, according to Public Health England (PHE). This is following the introduction of...

NHS and Asda team up to promote mouth cancer awareness on toothpaste and mouthwash

Asda’s own brand of oral hygiene products will now feature NHS advice on mouth cancer  ­­­ On World Head and Neck Cancer Day today (27...

Pap Smears: Your First Line of Defense Against Cervical Cancer

Regular health screenings are an essential part of maintaining wellness, and one vital test for women is the Pap smear. Known for its role...

Pharmacists vital in promoting cervical cancer screening: Thorrun Govind

NHSE aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 by improving accessibility to HPV vaccination and increasing cervical screening uptake Cervical screening is one of the best...

2023 was the highest year on record for NHS cancer checks

There has been a 133% increase in the number of people getting checked for cancer over the last decade. NHS England delivered a record...

3 in 10 eligible women do not take up NHS cervical screening invitations

Less number of women attended screening in 2022-23, compared to the previous year NHS England has urged women to accept cervical screening invites to make...