CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS PLEASE SHARE FOR AWARENES

He wants to dance and sing to every song
But I can't somethings wrong
I'm ready to adventure today
Why can't it always be that way?
I'm falling asleep..but it's not night
'Wakey wakey' he says hugging me tight
10 minute walk into town
Already I need to sit down
'Mammy where's your hair'
Suddenly it's not there
'Mammy's all different now'
At 3, he can't understand how

It didn't have to be this way
Not yesterday, tomorrow or today
Government says 25 plus
I'm too young who'd give a fuss?
Cervical screening, what should I care?
That age limit must be fair
Only 22 years
Government can't you see my tears?
'You're too young to die'
They lie lie and lie

Riddled with pain in bed
'Come back when your 25' they said
'I'm sorry you have cancer stage...'
Excuse me doctor you must have the wrong page
Government says I'm too young for this
My son, my son what am I going to miss?

Who's to explain to my son I was left to get sick?
Government how do you chose to pick?
I want to see him grow big and strong This could have been different all along
Do you have to ask how?
What does one do now?

If I was your daughter would it be the same?
I don't want to hear your excuses, they're lame
So many young just like me
Please open your eyes and see
How many need to go
Till we get that age low?
to you my life may be worth nothing
But what about my son, my king?

Is it money you don't want to spend?
So instead young lives have to end
Hear me 'I want to stay'
Please take that age away
The difference a smear test would have made
Instead I'm scared and afraid

I have hope to keep me going
In this boat I'll caring on rowing
But ladies at the age..Listen here
Please please get that SMEAR

** Diagnosed with cervical cancer at 20 years old. How many more young ladies must lose their lives until we get that age limit taken away? Stand to the government and ask why? It could have been your daughter, sister, mother or aunt instead it's me! SAVE YOUNG WOMEN'S LIVES, THAT'S WHAT SMEARS DO (A Conlon)

The Eve Appeal leaflet

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (also known as the neck of the womb) which connects a woman's womb and her vagina.

Cervical cancer can affect women of all ages but is most common in women between 30 - 45 years of age.  It is very rare in women under 25 years of age. Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease. In the UK we have a very successful cervical screening programme which is estimated to save over 4,000 lives each year.  In the future, most cervical cancers will be prevented by HPV vaccination, but for the next few decades, cervical screening will still be vitally important.

The earlier cervical cancer is diagnosed, the better the outcome will be, so it is important to know the signs and symptoms.

The key early signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are:

• any unusual bleeding from the vagina particularly
• after sex
• after menopause when your periods have stopped
• persistent vaginal discharge that is blood stained or smells unpleasant

Even if you have had a normal screening result or been vaccinated against HPV, it's important to let your doctor know if you develop any of the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer so they can be checked out.

http://www.eveappeal.org.uk/gynaecological-cancers/cervical-cancer/