- Women’s cancer starts in the female reproductive system.
- They include cervical, ovarian, womb, vaginal and vulval cancers.
- Breast cancer can affect both women and men.
- Some transgender men can also get these cancers.
- Cancer screenings save thousands of lives a year.
Easy read resources.
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Having a cervical examination.
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Having a cervical smear test.
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Do I need a smear test?
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All about the cervical screening examination.
YouTube video
What is a smear test?
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6 important facts about breast cancer.
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Guide to breast screenings.
YouTube video
Why you should attend a breast screening and what happens.
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What happens at a breast screening?
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What is a core needle biopsy?
YouTube video
All about breast screenings.
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Having a breast ultrasound.
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Going to doctors if your breasts feel different.
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Having a surgical biopsy.
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Having a mammogram.
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Having a fine needle aspiration biopsy.
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A diary to note any changes in your breasts.
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A diary to note any changes in your breasts. Additional check sheets.
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Breast changes to be aware of.
Other reading resources.
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