With as many as one in four women failing to book their smear tests, awareness is more important than ever before.
Woman, 25, dies of cervical cancer after she was refused smear test for being too youngThis week it is Cervical Screening Week with loads of events designed to encourage women to get checked out.
Cervical cancer is still relatively rare but it is important the symptoms are caught early to make sure treatments are given when they are most effective.
Here is everything you need to know about cervical cancer, the symptoms and how to book an appointment.