Three things – make sure you attend for cervical screening at least every three years, spread the word to other women that you know and donate to support our cause!

Colposcopy is a form of examination of the cervix, which allows for a magnified view using specialized binoculars. Colposcopy is recommended to obtain a diagnosis following a smear test abnormality. At the colposcopy appointment, the colposcopist may offer treatment at the same time, or may take a sample (biopsy) from the cervix to make a […]

There are several centers across the country that offer cervical screening. We will update our website shortly with a list of screening centers as well as a list of colposcopy centers.

A cervical smear is a way of screening for cervical cancer. It involves using a speculum (instrument that is inserted into the vagina) to visualize the cervix and take a sample of cells from the cervix. It can be an uncomfortable examination but should not be painful. The cells are then analysed to assess for […]

Cervical cancer is a preventable cancer involving the cervix – the lower part of the womb. It can cause symptoms such as abnormal bleeding following sexual intercourse or inbetween periods. Most cases are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).  Prevention of cervical cancer is by regular screening and vaccination in young girls. Treatment […]