cancer screening has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Some have had their appointments cancelled due to increased strain on the NHS and an estimated one million women haven’t been able to book a smear test since lockdown began.Others are too scared to meet with gynaecologists as they worry about catching Covid-19.
Research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust found that 12% are less likely to attend smear tests than they were before lockdown. Robert Music, chief executive at the charity, said: “Cervical screening isn’t always the easiest test and we must try to prevent coronavirus making it even harder."We want every woman to have the information and support they need to feel able to make decisions about their health."This includes.