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ABOUT CANCER > SCREENING > CERVICAL SCREENINGQ&As on this topic
1. My mother, who is in her 40s, has had a letter asking her to go for a cervical smear test. She says she is not going because she had a normal test 5 years ago, and does not need another. Is this right?
last reviewed: 31.01.2007
2. I am 25, is it worthwhile for me to go for cervical screening?
last reviewed: 10.08.2005
3. If I have the HPV vaccine can I stop having cervical smear tests?
last reviewed: 16.11.2006
4. I have abnormal cells on my cervix, does this mean I have got cancer?
last reviewed: 29.05.2006
5. I have been diagnosed with abnormal cells in my cervix called CIN3. The doctor has mentioned laser treatment and cryotherapy. Could you tell me about these treatments please?
last reviewed: 30.05.2006
6. My daughter is 37. She has been diagnosed with a precancerous condition on her cervix. The doctor has suggested either treating the cervix with a mild treatment or a hysterectomy. Which treatment is the most successful?
last reviewed: 28.04.2004
7. Following a routine cervical smear test I have been told I have abnormal cells. They are not doing anything now but say I need another test in six months. Is it safe to leave it this long?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
8. I have been told I have pre-cancerous changes on my cervix. What are the chances of me developing a cancer if I don't have any treatment? I'd like to try visualisation to make the cells go away.
last reviewed: 30.05.2006
9. I have been told I need a colposcopy examination. What's involved and do I have to take time off work?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
10. I am very worried about cervical cancer. My smear was normal but how reliable are they?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
All Q&As are selected from some of the thousands asked by people contacting Cancerbackup every year. They are answered by specialists and reviewed and updated regularly.