Key Issues : A Mother's Plea
Jade Goody's supporting a campaign by a North East mum to get the age limit lowered for cervical cancer screening.
Claire Walker Everrett died from the disease at just 23, but lobbied before her death for testing to start at 20 instead of 25.
There's now growing calls for people to be tested earlier as detection may well have save people's lives.
Claire's mum Lynn, says jade's support will make more people aware of the issue.
She spoke to Dave Donaldson -
Should the age be lowered? We want your views, post them below -
| (26/02/2009 16:11:40) |
| I completely agree with this, I think it is outrageous that the screening is not until 25, when we all know how badly this can affect someone. I think that screenings should start at 18 years old, in order to protect more women from the beginning. I hope this is changed |
| - Rachel Peachey |
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