Smear test

Vicky Phelan pays tribute to cervical cancer victim Joan Lucey and calls for Govt and HSE to accept responsibility

AGENDA

‘She didn’t even get an apology… She died before any of that could happen.’ Vicky Phelan pays tribute to Joan Lucey

By Dominique McMullan

AGENDA, SELF

Vicky Phelan begins “wonder drug” treatment in Maryland as part of US clinical trial

By Lauren Heskin

SELF

Smear test hacks: How to make your cervical screening more comfortable 

The flip-side of a smear test potentially saving your life is that it can be a bit awkward.…

By Lucy White

HPV

EDITORIAL

HPV screening of cervical smears delayed due to backlog

The HSE has been asked by the Minister of Health to introduce HPV testing as the primary screening…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Why your smear test is nothing to be nervous about

I got my first smear test this week. At 27, I am two years over the suggested age…

By Hannah Hillyer

Vicky Phelan

EDITORIAL

Vicky Phelan urges women to continue to go for smear tests despite delays

Following the news this week that approximately 6,000 Irish women may need repeat smear tests following a delay in…

By Jennifer McShane

smear test

EDITORIAL

6,000 Irish women may have to re-do their smear tests, the HSE confirms

Approximately 6,000 Irish women may have to repeat their smear tests, following a delay in analysing their original…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Despite the breach of trust, please, don’t stop having smears

The doctor looks like he’s potholing, peering through the speculum. He tells me he can’t find my cervix.…

By Abigail Tuite