Cervical cancer: Commons to debate screenings age
A mother has started a campaign in honour of her daughter who died from cervical cancer after she was refused a smear test nine times because she was under 25.
Death of daughter prompts petition for smear test choice
The family of a 22-year-old mother who died of cervical cancer have appealed for women to choose when they have a smear test.
Jessica Evans went to see her GP nine times but was not tested due to the NHS's minimum age of 25.
The NHS say screening women under 25 would do more harm than good as tests can produce inaccurate readings leading to unnecessary and harmful investigations and treatment.
Jess's mum has organised a petition to allow women under 25 the choice to have a smear test if they think it is necessary.
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