Cobar women are being urged to put their health first during Women’s Health Week next week by booking a cervical screening test.
Cobar women have the lowest rate of cervical screening in the Western NSW Local Health District with less than half the women in our community (44.8 per cent) up to date with their cervical screening,
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.
Statistics show that 70 per cent of women who get cervical cancer have never been screened or did not screen regularly.
Cervical screening is quick, simple and could save a woman’s life.
This simple test will pick up any early changes to the cervix long before cancer develops.
The test only takes a few minutes, and for most women aged 25–74, it’s needed just once every five years.
Women can even choose a self-collected test for more privacy and comfort.
Cobar women are encouraged to book a test with the Women’s Health Nurse who will be at the Cobar Health Service next week or call into the Women’ Health Expo at the Youth Centre next Tuesday to get more information about screening.
Local women are encouraged to invite their friends, sisters, and mums to do the same.
