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CervicalCheck Patient Support Group - Supporting individuals directly affected by failures in the CervicalCheck Screening programme
Ireland
Joined October 2018
Key messages @MarieKeating @HSELive @NSShse @IrishCancerSoc @ESGO_society @IGCSociety #cervicalcancerawareness month 2025 Reduce your risk: #cervicalscreening💜#HPVvaccine💉 help to quit🚭 Don’t ignore symptoms❌ Fight stigma&embarrassment– take the lead in your own health💪
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Great resource from @HSELive on getting the right care if you have symptoms that may have been caused by cervical cancer. It notes symptoms, what you should do (go to your GP) and what your GP should do. Please share - early detection is vital! https://t.co/liyuxx9kxr
healthservice.hse.ie
Women should go to their GP for the right care if they have symptoms that might be caused by cervical cancer.
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"We hear through our Support Line and Daffodil Centres that patients are really fearful and worried about delays in getting diagnosed and starting their treatment on time. We have KPIs that aren't being met because the capacity isn't there in our health system." - @AmyNolanDublin
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The gynaecological oncology group (Mater/UCD) are exploring quality-of-life outcomes for survivors of vulval cancer & recruiting for their anonymous questionnaire If you're interested in contributing to this study, please click the link for more info: https://t.co/waDzVfoh6r
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📞 Need someone to talk to? Our Freephone Support Line is here, Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm Whether you have questions, concerns, or just need space to talk, our cancer nurse team is ready to listen. Please share with anyone who may need support. You're not alone, reach out today 💛
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Survey Extended! We’re giving you 3 more weeks to help shape cancer research in primary care. Take part here: https://t.co/wW2zuJw1XV
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Are you over 18 and have had a #gynaecancer diagnosis? @UL research is looking for participants just like you - get your voice heard! If you know someone who might be interested please share! More info below ->
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Research Dietitians from UCC are collecting views from cancer survivors on dietetic care post-treatment. Your voice matters! Help strengthen the National Cancer Strategy. Complete the survey: https://t.co/RS7LJ9D32t
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"I had internalised a conception that vaginal discharge was an unpleasant or shameful thing to talk about...1 in 7 women delay or avoid GP visits due to embarrassment discussing symptoms" Úna Kealy for #WorldGODay 2025 @IrishTimes @Shotoole81
https://t.co/RNUz5PDhIu
irishtimes.com
Many women delay or avoid GP visits due to embarrassment about discussing symptoms such as changes in vaginal discharge
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The majority of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus. The good news is that it can largely be prevented by HPV vaccination in early puberty and attending HPV cervical screening when invited @HSEImm #cervicalcheck @NSShse @russellnoirin @WorldGOday
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221+ Patient Rep Gráinne Culliton spoke to @ArleneHarris11 @irishexaminer for #WorldGODay2025 “The message I want to get out is to make sure to have your routine cervical screening, if you are eligible for a vaccine take it...& know your body" @Shotoole81
https://t.co/Uz67L3UTVN
irishexaminer.com
Gráinne Culliton was devastated when she was told she had to undergo a hysterectomy for cervical cancer at 38. However, she went on to become a mum of two through surrogacy
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Its September - time to #GOagainststigma for #WorldGODay2025 ! Check out the map of events happening across the world at @WorldGOday !
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Are you over 18 and have had a #gynaecancer diagnosis? @UL research is looking for participants just like you - have your voice heard! More info below ->
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@eveappeal (Note: it is a UK freephone service but your phone provider may still charge for calls outside of ROI/you may need to check your phone plan first!)
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Did you know that the @eveappeal 's information service takes callers from the Republic of Ireland as well as the UK? ☎️ Ask Eve is a free and confidential nurse-led information service for gynaecological health. 📱 +448088020019 📧 nurse@eveappeal.org.uk
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Congratulations @Isgoppi , Sharon and Yvonne - incredibly well deserved!
Congratulations to @Isgoppi, led by co-founders @Shotoole81 & Yvonne O’Meara, on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dicey Scroggins Distinguished Advocate Award! 👏
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1/ This week we're highlighting our work with a poster presentation at the World Conference on Tobacco Control. The initiative aims to support patients and healthcare professionals to understand the links between smoking, HPV and cervical cancer. #WCTC2025 #CervicalCheck
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Meet Liz Yeates, who is CEO of the @MarieKeating Foundation (MKF) & represents MKF on the @221plus Steering Group. Liz is a co-founder of 221+ & has been a vital support since the beginning. Learn more about 221+ and MKF here: https://t.co/J6BreOQy69
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Join @IGCSociety @IGCANetwork in jumping for June this month to raise awareness around the symptoms of #uterinecancer and risk factors such as obesity. Be your best advocate - know your body and get medical attention if anything is off! #womenshealth #patientadvocacy
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This week is #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer! We rounded up how the week's themes (below) are relevant to our work at 221+ in this video ->
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Today we published our new strategic plan 2025-2027 and beyond Our key strategic priorities are: 🤝Member support and engagement 📣Expanding voice and impact 💬Supporting health promotion and education 💪Solidifying organisational strength Read more: https://t.co/EBLKZgLRIq
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