Key Issues : Living with Cervical Cancer
A young Manchester mum with cervical cancer has been telling us she's glad Jade Goody's plight is raising awareness of the disease.
Charlotte Hughes was 20 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer and is now undergoing chemotherapy.
Now aged 23 she's urging health bosses to to lower the minimum age for screening.
She speaks to us as charities say Jade Goody, who also has cervical cancer, is helping to raise the profile with more people getting checked for the disease.
Cancer Research UK says increasing numbers are going for screenings and visiting their website.
The reality TV star has been told she only has months to live.
Click here to listen in full Charlotte's story as she speaks to reporter Paul Fernley...
Find out more about Charlotte's campaign on Facebook - Search for 'Help me change the Law it could save your life!!! '
Should the age of testing be lowered? Have your say below...
| (29/03/2009 11:42:56) |
| We met Charlotte and her friends and family for the 1st time last night. My husband The Mississippi Soulman sang at her charity night at The Toll Gate and I'd just like to say that Charlotte is an inspiration to all women and the love and strength from all her friends and family was immense.xxx |
| - Tania McBride |
| (13/03/2009 15:20:35) |
| hi this is for charlotte both emails |
| - damian hughes |
| (13/03/2009 15:16:19) |
| hi step big cus fight it please im damian your dads step bros son |
| - damian hughes |
| (13/03/2009 00:02:31) |
| Don't ever give up keep fighting ,with your fighting spirit and determination you will pull through this love and kisses your family in scotland. |
| - Theresa Murray |
| (27/02/2009 01:50:20) |
| i agree with you 100 per cent chaz the age has to be lowered, your a real inspiration and a fighter. keep going, we are all behind you every step of the way.xxx |
| - michelle eastham |
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