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The health department reversed the age requirement today and confirmed that testing will now open to younger groups. This change is entirely because you refused to stay quiet until they listened. Watch the official portal for the rollout plan and keep your contact details updated so you do not miss …

January 14, 2013

lower age of cervical cancer smear test

lower age of cervical cancer smear test

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 10 months ago
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Updates

November 14, 2012

I am currently compiling your stories to present to the health board. Email your local representative today to tell them why this testing access is a basic medical necessity. Keep the pressure on so they cannot ignore the reality of our health needs.

November 14, 2012

The momentum behind this campaign is undeniable and it proves that people are ready for a change in health policy. Post this link on your Facebook page to keep the pressure on our officials. Send a text to three friends right now and ask them to sign this petition.

Reached 100 supporters

November 14, 2012

6 Comments

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Sarah Saleh
13 years ago Featured

Too many young women are getting missed. My cousin had it at 22 and the doctors wouldnt listen to her. This needs to change now.

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Chloe Kumar
13 years ago Featured

Im 21 and have a family history of this but they told me to wait. Makes no sense at all.

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Jessica Mehta
13 years ago Featured

SERIOUSLY it is way too high. Why make us wait until 25 when the cancer is already growing? Just let us get tested already.

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Tanya Petersen
13 years ago Featured

Lower the age! Early detection saves lives its simple math.

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Emily Herrera
13 years ago Featured

Better safe than sorry. Cost shouldnt even be an issue when lives are on the line.

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Mike Patterson
13 years ago Featured

My girlfriend has been terrified for months because of her symptoms and they keep brushing her off. Ridiculous.