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This has been in our local news since Sorcha, aged 23, died of cervical cancer and her family are trying to get the government to allow cervical screenings for those who request them regardless of age as it could possibly save lives.

Quick bit of info from the petition to let you know what you are signing:

Sorcha Glenn was a beautiful and inspirational young lady, sadly taken from us aged just 23 following a 13 month battle with cervical cancer.

Sorcha had initially asked for a smear test in June 2013 but was refused based on age. After experiencing symptoms, Sorcha managed to get a smear test and was diagnosed in September 2013.

We do not want any more young ladies to be refused a vital smear test that could save their life, because of an age limit. We would like to petition that any female who requests a smear test should be provided with one, and it should not be refused based on age discrimination. As cancer does not discriminate.

It'll take a few minutes of your time but please, sign it. There's only a few more days left to reach the numbers necessary for it to be considered for debate and they're still quite a bit short.

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El LoroMember VIP10 yearsModerator

Here's the link for the petition:

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/71455

EllsMember

Omg, DOH!! Thank you, El. I was trying to finish typing that post and rocking the baby to sleep at the same time.

Can't believe I forgot to post the link

Garage JoeMember

I've signed!
Just as a matter of interest do Ulster girls have the same rights to vaccination? I know that women's rights are a dodgy subject there. Even today there was an article on J. Vine about them trying to criminalise sex workers.

BazMember VIP10 years

Signed Ells

Yogi19Member 10 years

I signed it, Ells.

Mount Olympus *Olly*Member 10 years

Signed

Former Member

Signed x

3/27/1511:08 AM

ScottyMember 10 years

Signed x

3/27/1511:48 AM

SaintMember 10 years

Done

3/27/1511:53 AM

barneyMember

Signed x

3/27/1512:02 PM

Yellow RoseMember

I've signed, it's vital women are screened for this disease

3/27/1512:09 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

signed

3/27/1512:21 PM

Former Member

Done

3/27/1512:36 PM

DuckyMember 10 years

Done!

EllsMember

Thanks folks xx

RexiMember 10 years

Done x

EllsMember

Today started with the petition being 30,000 (ish) signatures short and now it's 20,000. Hopefully be able to get the rest over the weekend

Yellow RoseMember

My life was saved by early diagnosis. I'd had a routine test and was shocked and numbed when the surgery phoned to give me the result. I'd not been aware of any unusual physical symptoms at all. I've always been so very very thankful for the treatment I received from the hospital I was sent to that used laser treatment, it worked

3/28/1512:15 AM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

In Scotland ,women get smear tests starting at age 20.My niece had slight abnormal readings at 23,she then went on for Colonoscopy checkup,camera and further cell scrapes,no immediate action needed thankfully.She did have to attend every six months for smears for four years.The last two years have been Normal readings,she received a letter stating she is now back on the usual three year smear tests.she was really pleased.

She had no symptoms at all,if she was in England etc......scary.

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