I am Raising Money to help other young women be able to access private care when the NHS fails them!

Here is my story….

When I was pregnant with my daughter, they noticed something abnormal on my cervix. However, no testing was conducted because I wasn’t 25. Then, I became pregnant with my son when my daughter was just 6 months old, and again, I was told that something was abnormal with my cervix, but due to my age, no tests were done. Concerned, I went private and discovered that I have stage 2 cervical cancer. I'm 23 years old with two beautiful children, the doctor turned around and said if I waited until I was 25 it would of been too late.

Now I need to get my eggs frozen, cervix removed and chemotherapy and if that fails and comes back I will need a hysterectomy at the age of 23 me and my partner had dreams of having two more children it’s shattered my whole world.

This story is not unique. The current guidelines delay vital testing and prevention, increasing the risk for serious conditions like cervical cancer to go unchecked until it’s too late. According to Cancer Research UK, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35, and regular testing is crucial in preventing it or catching it early.

Smear tests, or cervical screening, can identify abnormal cells before they develop into cancer, potentially saving lives. The current age for these tests in the UK is 25, which delays early detection for younger women at risk.

We propose lowering the age of smear testing to when women become sexually active. This proactive measure will increase early detection, improve survival rates, and provide a pathway for evaluations and necessary treatments timely.

Join us in urging the National Health Service and relevant bodies to change the guidelines for smear testing. Let's save lives by ensuring early access to essential screenings. Sign this petition and help create a safer future for our daughters, sisters, and friends.