'My cancer would not have been detected if I had missed this test' (opens original article in a new tab)

A Co Down woman credits early cervical screening for detecting cancer, urging others to attend their appointments. She underwent a hysterectomy after the diagnosis and recovery is progressing well.

• Pauline attended her cervical screening appointment in June 2025 and was asked to return for further tests in September
• Pauline underwent a LLETZ procedure and later a hysterectomy after cancerous cells were found
• Pauline urges others to attend cervical screening appointments for early detection