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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Health
Caitlin Griffin

How to book a smear test and how often should you have one? Your questions answered

It's no secret that a smear test isn't the most enjoyable experience. For some it can be uncomfortable, and even just hearing the word can fill others with dread.

But the stark reality is that cervical cancer kills two women in the UK every day and is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. A cervical screening can help to detect and prevent the disease from developing.

READ MORE: “It really could save your life” - cervical cancer survivor and mum urges others to get cervical screening

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