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• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 19 >> Speaking to a health professional reassured her that waiting for 6 months for a repeat test would not put her at risk.

Abnormal smear 2000. Referred to colposcopy clinic 2001. No abnormal cervical cells found. No treatment needed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 60+ >> Interview 11 >> It’s worth having several repeat smears to know that you are healthy.

Normals smear test results. Experience of inadequate smears.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 04 >> She found the hospital leaflets informative and reassuring.

Several abnormal smears, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 3) in 1996. Treatment given; cone biopsy. Abnormal cells persisted. Further treatments to remove abnormal cells. Last colposcopy showed no abnormalities.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 18 >> Talking to other women reassured her after she had an abnormal result.

Abnormal smear in 2001. Waiting for 6 month repeat smear.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 30 >> She found it reassuring talking to a friend who had a similar experience.

Abnormal smears and colposcopy examinations 1993-1995. Laser treatment given in 1995 (day patient). No recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 17 >> Explains how she felt reassured by talking to her mum who also had had abnormal smears.

Abnormal smears 1992-1994. Referred to colposcopy clinic in 1994. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Waiting for treatment.