PEOPLE in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urged to book their cervical screening appointments.
Cervical screening is still running during the Covid-19 pandemic, with health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria encouraging women and people with a cervix to attend screening if they receive an appointment invitation.
Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 are screened every three years, and those aged 50 to 64 every five years. People aged over 65 are only screened if one of their last three tests was abnormal.
Dr Neil Smith, GP and Primary Care Director for Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, said: “Having cervical screening is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from the risk of cervical cancer.
"Cervical screening saves lives by finding early abnormalities that can be treated even before cancer begins.
"Cervical cancer is rare, but it is important not to ignore possible symptoms, such as: bleeding between periods, after sex and after menopause; changes to vaginal discharge; pain during or after sex; and unexplained lower back or pelvic pain.
"If you have any of these symptoms, contact your GP."
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