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Personal stories

Many New Zealanders participate in screening programmes and have their own stories to tell. We are privileged to be able to share some of those stories below.

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Lillian's story

Lillian has been diagnosed with pre-cancerous cells on her cervix and has had them removed. This is her story.
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Taua Mekura Briggs

Encouraging our Wahine to have regular cervical smear tests.
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Doreen's story

Doreen was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1990 when she was in her early 60s. She urges all women between 20 and 70 not to be shy, and have regular cervical smears.