cervical cancer scandal

Cervical cancer patient passes away before legal case is heard

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

Vicky Phelan pays tribute to Lynsey Bennett

Vicky Phelan pays tribute to Lynsey Bennett

“Lynsey had an amazing will to live” Vicky Phelan has penned a moving tribute to her friend Lynsey Bennett. The mum-of-two sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 34 on October 27th. Alongside a photo of Lynsey and her two daughters, Vicky revealed she isn’t too well herself. “I am very late posting […]

4 years ago

“Heartbroken beyond words”: Una Healy pens tribute to Lynsey Bennett

“Heartbroken beyond words”: Una Healy pens tribute to Lynsey Bennett

Una Healy was a close friend of Lynsey Bennett. Tributes have been pouring in following the death of cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett. Una Healy penned a heartbreaking tribute to the mum-of-two. Alongside a photo of her and Lynsey in Disneyland, Una wrote; “Lynsey, I am heartbroken beyond words.” “I am so grateful for all […]

4 years ago

Lynsey Bennett undergoing “intense” treatment in Germany

Lynsey Bennett undergoing “intense” treatment in Germany

Good news. Lynsey Bennett is “over the moon” as she sees positive results from cancer treatment in Germany.  Lynsey was diagnosed with cancer 5 years ago this year, following the cervical check scandal.  The mother of two travelled to Germany earlier this week to undergo ‘intense’ treatment over a period of 5 days. She opened up […]

4 years ago

“I am finally back walking”: Vicky Phelan shares hopeful update

“I am finally back walking”: Vicky Phelan shares hopeful update

“I can get out of the house” Vicky Phelan has shared a hopeful health update after taking a break from social media. The mum delighted her followers with a new post yesterday evening and confirmed she is doing well. She said she is finally back walking on her own two feet. Vicky explained that she […]

4 years ago

“I am doing really well”: Vicky Phelan shares update ahead of Christmas

“I am doing really well”: Vicky Phelan shares update ahead of Christmas

Vicky Phelan has shared an update after she returned home in October. The CervicalCheck campaigner revealed she no longer wants to put her “body through torture”. She said her current focus is on her quality of life and is currently feeling “very well”. “I decided that I felt good and it was time to post […]

5 years ago