Cervical cancer17 Feb 2026Cervical cancer screening stepped up in cityPeople are now being offered evening and weekend cervical cancer screening appointments. 17 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screeningLooking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.5 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off'Jessica finally received a diagnosis after "begging" for an MRI scan revealing she needed urgent treatment.26 Jan 202622 Jan 2026'I ignored symptoms but routine tests saved my life'Cervical screening, often known as a smear test, is a test to help prevent cervical cancer. 22 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Screening plea in cervical cancer campaignThe appointments check for HPV, the main cause of the cancer.20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Third of Glasgow women fail to take up smear testsFigures released by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed no age group in the region had hit the Scottish government target of 80% uptake.20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026'I thought it was the menopause but I had cancer'Michelle Grimes has since been given the all-clear, but urges other women to seek help if concerned.20 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Women urged not to miss their smear testsThe programme checks for human papillomavirus, which is the main cause of cervical cancer.19 Jan 202618 Jan 2026'I put off my smear test for so long out of stupidity'The 36-year-old shared her experience of undergoing treatment for severe pre-cancerous cells after years of putting off getting a smear test.18 Jan 2026...