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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

6 things you might not know about cervical cancer

Around 3,250 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK, according to The Eve Appeal (Alamy/PA) -

Talking about cervical cancer is often avoided, but it’s very important to be clued up on the causes and symptoms of this often taboo topic.

There are many misconceptions about this largely preventable disease, so ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (January 22-28) we have spoken to leading gynae cancers charity The Eve Appeal about everything from causes, to vaccines to treatments.

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