CERVICAL CANCER
INFORMATION ON CERVICAL CANCER
CERVICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
CERVICAL CANCER LIFE STORIES
Information on Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Charities
Charities are a great resource to help support you or your loved ones on your cancer journey. They can offer information and support in a variety of ways, practical, physical, emotional and financial. Some offer helplines, with access to medically-trained staff, and others fund research into finding a cure or better treatment for cancer. Please see below some charities that offer help.
Learning Disability and Cancer Screening
West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance and Bradford Talking Media have created three guides to bowel, cervical and breast screening which is aimed at those with a learning disability. There is also a range of languages and British Sign Language captions....
The Eve Appeal
The Eve Appeal is the only UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – ovarian, womb, cervical, vaginal and vulval. Telephone: 020 7605 0100 Website: https://eveappeal.org.uk Address: The Eve Appeal 15B Berghem...
Other Useful Resources for Cervical Cancer
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Find a support group for Cervical Cancer
It can be really useful to speak to other people who know how you are feeling because they have been there too. Speaking to those who have a lived experience of cancer can be a great source of comfort. Many support groups also invite speakers or have medical staff in attendance, so can be a great resource to help you on your cancer journey. Here are some local support groups you may be interested in.
Bradford South Asian Women’s Support Group
Have you had a cancer diagnosis. Are you feeling isolated? A chance to meet other women to share experiences and for friendship, support, activities, fun.
Support group for women of South Asian heritage who have had a cancer diagnosis past or present.
Calderdale & Huddersfield Trust Women’s Cancer Support Group
Legends Café, John Smith Stadium, Huddersfield HD1 6PG
This group is for all women affected by cancer.
We meet on the last Wednesday of every month except August, from 2pm till 4pm.
There is plenty of free parking on site, with drinks, cake and fruit provided.
Do not feel you have to come alone, you are welcome to bring a female companion, family member or friend. We look forward to meeting you.
Crafty Creatives Cancer Support Group
The Crafty Creatives is a group for those diagnosed with cancer to meet with others affected, in a friendly small group setting.
Mid Yorkshire Women’s Cancer Support Group
A women’s only cancer support group for patients from the Mid Yorkshire hospitals (Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury). Held at the Rosewood Centre, part of Dewsbury District Hospital.
Skipton Women’s Support Group
Meet other women going through a cancer diagnosis for support.
Cervical Cancer Life Stories
Claire’s story
I missed my smear test because of Covid – Cancer Champion Claire Stewart talks about how her diagnosis with cervical cancer has led to her passion to raise awareness. For busy mum of three Claire Stewart, missing out on a smear test didn’t seem the end of the...
Katie’s story
Katie Storey I was always up to date with my smear tests and even remember ringing the GP just before turning 25 asking if they could book me in. All my smears were fine until I turned 31. My results following this showed as HPV positive - which by all accounts isn't...
Zoe’s story
Cancer Champion Carol Beardmore explains what motivates her to speak out about cervical cancer and campaign for better access to screening for people with learning disabilities and autism When there’s a problem some people walk away and some people roll up their...
Cancer Journeys – Katie Storey
Check out this short podcast where Jacqui talks to Katie Storey about being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at the age of just 31
Cancer Journeys – Claire Stewart
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Claire Stewart about her diagnosis with Cervical Cancer at just 36.
Cancer Journeys – Victoria Lobley-Eames
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Victoria Lobley-Eames about her journey with Cervical Cancer at just 32 years old. acqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Clemy Crowther
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Clemy Crowther about her Mum's diagnosis with Cervical Cancer and more recently her Dad's diagnosis with stage 4...
S1 Ep3 – Smears Vs Cancer Fears
Julie Green talks about her journey with Cervical Cancer.
Nicola’s story
Referrals to cancer services were drastically reduced during lockdown as many patients decided to put off seeking help for health concerns until the pandemic was over. One Northallerton mother of three, is determined to do all she can, to raise awareness of the need...