Early warning signs of cervical cancer as Snooki opens up about diagnosis
Around 250 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in Ireland every year Jersey Shore star Snooki has issued a heartbreaking update after she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis. The 38-year-old was diagnosed after putting off smear tests after a doctor recomended her getting one every six months due to abnormal results. “I ended up not […]
4 months ago
Cervical cancer patient passes away before legal case is heard
A woman has died following a battle with cervical cancer before she could take her case to court for a legal hearing. The woman allegedly had two cervical smear samples misread and has sadly died before she could take action against the HSE. The High Court was informed last week that the unidentified woman was […]
3 years ago
Over half of Irish people think HPV is a lot rarer than it is
Less than half don’t know it can cause cancer. Research shows that around seven in 10 people don’t fully understand what HPV is and more than half of people think it is a rare disease in Ireland. According to research by Behaviour and Attitudes on behalf of MSD Ireland, 53% of people believe that HPV […]
3 years ago
Public invited to celebrate Vicky Phelan’s life with her family
A beautiful gesture. The family of the late Vicky Phelan have invited the public to Kilkenny this Sunday for a celebration of her life with them. The CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away from cervical cancer last Monday and was laid to rest on Thursday in a private ceremony. Now, her family have asked members of […]
4 years ago
Cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has sadly passed away
Rest in peace. Cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has sadly passed away. She was only 34 years old. Lynsey’s family confirmed the devastating news this afternoon. She passed away on October 27th. “It is with great sadness that the family of Lynsey Bennett wish to announce that Lynsey passed away peacefully last night. “Lynsey was […]
4 years ago
Vicky Phelan documentary will debut at Cork film festival next month
The film will be released next month. A documentary about Irish health advocate Vicky Phelan will open IndieCork, an independent arts festival held in Cork City. The film, which is titled Vicky, is directed by Sasha King, and according to its synopsis, it offers a “profound and intimate journey into not only (Vicky’s) fight to expose […]
4 years ago