A record number of women have been rushing to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for cervical smear tests since Jade Goody lost her life to the disease on March 22.
A record number of women have been rushing to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for cervical smear tests since Jade Goody lost her life to the disease on March 22.
According to Sara Hiom from Cancer Research UK, the tragic demise of the late reality star, who passed away aged 27, had sent the number of examinations soaring sky high.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
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"Jade's legacy will be to help save lives. Her tragic plight brought important cervical cancer awareness messages into living rooms across the UK," the Daily Star quoted Sara as saying.
She added: "Jade's story has led to hundreds of thousands of people wanting information on the disease."
NHS Attributing Spurt in Cervical Cancer Screenings To The 'Jade Goody Effect'
A record number of women have been rushing to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for cervical smear tests since Jade Goody lost her life to the disease on March 22.
A record number of women have been rushing to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) for cervical smear tests since Jade Goody lost her life to the disease on March 22.
A Department of Health spokesman said: "We are aware that there has been increased demand on cervical screening services due to recent media attention.
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It is not consistent to stop screening women after age 50 because the risk of cervical cancer - even after several negative smear results - is similar to that at younger ages...
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