A new cervical screening campaign boost awareness of regular testing to prevent cancer is launching in Trafford for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. The campaign ‘Don’t Fear Your Smear’ starts on Monday (January 23) and will see health experts at Trafford council working in tandem with Trafford Integrated Care Partnership.
They say more than 70 per cent of cervical cancers can be prevented by having routine smear tests. A smear test is a routine health check-up that only takes a few minutes but can save lives, so council chiefs.
The campaign focuses on reassuring anyone that may feel apprehensive about attending their smear test, including things that can be done to help with relaxation, or how to discuss concerns before attending. Coun Jane Slater, Trafford council’s executive lead for health, wellbeing and equalities, said: “It is important that you attend your appointment so that any pre-cancerous cells can be detected and treated early as prevention can be lifesaving.
