Welcome to the
Cervical Cancer Information website. Here you will find out about cervical cancer, what causes it and, how you can reduce your risk over the years to come.
There's someone who can help reduce your risk from cervical cancer. You.
Why wait to develop cervical cancer? You could reduce your risk right now.
- Nearly 3 women die of cervical cancer every day in the UK1
- Almost all cases are caused by a common virus2
- You could catch the virus, called HPV, as soon as you start having intimate relationships – You could catch the virus from just one sexual experience3
- The virus is usually cleared naturally but sometimes it persists and could lead to cervical cancer.4
- A healthy lifestyle, cervical screening and vaccination are the best ways to reduce your risk of cervical cancer5-7
- For more information speak to your local GP/nurse
To download a cervical cancer information leaflet,
click here
