One third of women in East Kilbride constituency don't attend cervical screening

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Cervical cancer currently kills two women in the UK every day.But, despite this fact, as many as one third of women in the East Kilbride constituency don't attend screening appointments.The uptake of cervical screening coverage in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow is around 70 per cent.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android East Kilbride MP Dr Lisa Cameron is this week supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as they call for action to eliminate cervical cancer in the UK.The charity is calling for action, innovation, and awareness to help end cervical cancer.Dr Cameron MP is encouraging women in her constituency to attend their cervical screening when invited, and supporting the efforts of the HPV immunisation programme.She told Lanarkshire Live: “It’s really exciting that we have the opportunity to effectively consign a cancer to the history books."Cervical screening and HPV vaccines can both help prevent cervical cancer, and I would encourage everyone who can to make use of these amazing cancer prevention tools."Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust recognizes that attending a screening isn’t always easy, but they are there for you with information and support if you ever need them.”In its latest report, the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity found that only 17 per cent of health professionals working