National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 2013

To celebrate National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week from 18-24 November 2013, the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation will launch its Be Bright campaign, calling for Australian women to sign up to its free Get the Pap Text reminder service.

Get the Pap Text is an SMS reminder sent to Australian women during the month they nominate for their two-yearly Pap test.

Cervical cancer is a preventable disease if detected and treated early. Currently 43% of Australian women are not having the recommended two-yearly Pap tests which can detect pre-cancer and early stages of cervical cancer.

More than 100,000 Australian women are diagnosed with having an abnormal Pap test result which if treated early should not develop into cervical cancer. 

Alarmingly, out of the women who are not having regular Pap tests, more than 80,000 of will have cell abnormalities which could lead to cervical cancer.  Around 90% of women who die from cervical cancer have not had regular Pap tests.

The Foundation's Be Bright campaign aims to empower women to be smart and proactive about their health by having regular Pap tests, with the Get the Pap Text part of this activity.

Anyone can sign up to Get the Pap Text by visiting accf.org.au or calling (07) 3177 1099 and ensure they never forget their next Pap test.

When and where: National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week will be celebrated nationwide from 18-24 November 2013. Details on Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation's Be Bright campaign activity held during the week will be shared over the coming months.

Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to minimising the incidence and burden of cervical cancer and related health issues in Australia and throughout the world. Help support us in making cervical cancer a disease of the past by making a donation to The Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation by visiting www.accf.org.au.