Comments on: Jade Goody and cervical screening http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/ The latest news, views and opinions from Cancer Research UK Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:33:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: me http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-3598 me Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:21:08 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-3598 R.I.P. gorgeous!! R.I.P. gorgeous!!

]]> By: Gail Daniels http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-3569 Gail Daniels Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:21:09 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-3569 I also lived overseas for almost 30 years, in Bermuda where we had smear tests every year. My friend was in her 40's when she missed a year and by the time she went back they found precancerous cells and flew her immediately back to the UK for a radical hysterectomy and radiation. Thank God she made it through, but the lady she knew in the same circumstances, who went for treatment at the same time, didn't. Why O why do they wait 3 years between scans over here, my friend would not have survived if that had been the system over there then. I also lived overseas for almost 30 years, in Bermuda where we had smear tests every year. My friend was in her 40’s when she missed a year and by the time she went back they found precancerous cells and flew her immediately back to the UK for a radical hysterectomy and radiation. Thank God she made it through, but the lady she knew in the same circumstances, who went for treatment at the same time, didn’t. Why O why do they wait 3 years between scans over here, my friend would not have survived if that had been the system over there then.

]]> By: Shaun http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-3534 Shaun Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:39:13 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-3534 I am sadenned to read that the age in the UK for pap smears is 25. I live in the US and have had them done every year since I was 16. I am so grateful for this because I ended up having precancerous cells in my cervix and being diagnosed with HPV. It had grown to CIN3 in less than a year. I would not be alive today if we didn't do them every year here. I didn't have symptoms or anything to lead me to believe something was wrong. It was a complete shock to find out the news and tough to deal with. It changed my life and how I look at things. Not everyone gets it from having multitudes of partners. All it takes is one person to come in contact with. Do your research. Become informed. It is the only way you can save your own life. And God forbid, if you do get diagnosed, tell your partners! They deserve a choice, especially if you were not given one. I am sadenned to read that the age in the UK for pap smears is 25. I live in the US and have had them done every year since I was 16. I am so grateful for this because I ended up having precancerous cells in my cervix and being diagnosed with HPV. It had grown to CIN3 in less than a year. I would not be alive today if we didn’t do them every year here. I didn’t have symptoms or anything to lead me to believe something was wrong. It was a complete shock to find out the news and tough to deal with. It changed my life and how I look at things. Not everyone gets it from having multitudes of partners. All it takes is one person to come in contact with. Do your research. Become informed. It is the only way you can save your own life. And God forbid, if you do get diagnosed, tell your partners! They deserve a choice, especially if you were not given one.

]]> By: Thank you for sharing « Bridget’s Blog http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-3506 Thank you for sharing « Bridget’s Blog Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:58:29 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-3506 [...] arrived, I phoned within minutes and had my checkup within the week. Why? Well partly because of Jade Goody. Her openness about her terminal illness showed better than any public health campaign that [...] [...] arrived, I phoned within minutes and had my checkup within the week. Why? Well partly because of Jade Goody. Her openness about her terminal illness showed better than any public health campaign that [...]

]]> By: Ashling http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-2750 Ashling Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:08:01 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-2750 Jade I pray that God eases your pain so that you can spend your last few days with your family. You will never be forgotten and your sons will always carry your name and memories Through their lives, you have shown the world you are a fighter, a mother and a true friend X You will be the brightest Star. X Jade
I pray that God eases your pain so that you can spend your last few days with your family.
You will never be forgotten and your sons will always carry your name and memories Through their lives, you have shown the world you are a fighter, a mother and a true friend
X You will be the brightest Star. X

]]> By: Ashling http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-2747 Ashling Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:59:37 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-2747 Hi Jade May God look over you in your dieing days and keep all close to you at heart. the world is thinking of you, may the angels ease your pain and guide you to eternal peace. Hi Jade
May God look over you in your dieing days and keep all close to you at heart.
the world is thinking of you, may the angels ease your pain and guide you to eternal peace.

]]> By: Lizzie http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-2552 Lizzie Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:22:43 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-2552 Hi Jade Jade I have spent 20 mins trying to find the right words to put on this.I remember when I have the pleasure to meet your lovely boys at alton towers with their dad a few years ago.I think they are so lucky to have such a brilliant mum.I think wot u are doing is brilliant trying your best to raise awareness cervical cancer.Since I have been looking on these pages it has made me think alot and Im booking my spear test on Monday.Take care Jade love Lizzie Hi Jade
Jade I have spent 20 mins trying to find the right words to put on this.I remember when I have the pleasure to meet your lovely boys at alton towers with their dad a few years ago.I think they are so lucky to have such a brilliant mum.I think wot u are doing is brilliant trying your best to raise awareness cervical cancer.Since I have been looking on these pages it has made me think alot and Im booking my spear test on Monday.Take care Jade love Lizzie

]]> By: hannah http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-2216 hannah Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:17:14 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-2216 hi jade i just dnt have the words to explain my feelings right now.all i can say is that my love and good wishes are with you and your family at this toughest moment of your life.u will always be there for your boys as an angle and we will always remember a beautifull angle calld jade goody.may God bless u and your family. with love and care from a well wisher..........xxxx hi jade i just dnt have the words to explain my feelings right now.all i can say is that my love and good wishes are with you and your family at this toughest moment of your life.u will always be there for your boys as an angle and we will always remember a beautifull angle calld jade goody.may God bless u and your family.
with love and care from a well wisher……….xxxx

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]]> By: mieke http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2009/02/05/jade-goody-and-cervical-screening/#comment-1397 mieke Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:09:57 +0000 http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/?p=1248#comment-1397 @jan: not so, i'm from holland and over here they don't start regular smear tests until the age of 30. so i was pretty surprised when i moved to the uk at 25 and my gp's kept pushing for one. btw in some areas of the uk they do still start smears at 21. i used to live in brixton, london for example and they start at 21 there because they consider this a high risk area. @jan:

not so, i’m from holland and over here they don’t start regular smear tests until the age of 30. so i was pretty surprised when i moved to the uk at 25 and my gp’s kept pushing for one.

btw in some areas of the uk they do still start smears at 21. i used to live in brixton, london for example and they start at 21 there because they consider this a high risk area.

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