Media releases
Gippsland's Living Legend - Gippsland nurse wins Pap test award16 November 2010: Heather Scott of Foster Medical Clinic took home the top prize at the inaugural PapScreen Victoria Nurse Pap Test Provider Awards last week in Melbourne.
Loddon Mallee nurses sweep Pap test awards16 November 2010: Loddon Mallee nurses swept the inaugural PapScreen Victoria Nurse Pap Test Provider Awards in Melbourne last week, winning three of the six awards handed out.
Pap Test Nurse Awards16 November: The inaugural PapScreen Nurse Pap Test Provider Awards were held in Melbourne in November.
Albury nurses successful at Pap test awards16 November 2010: Albury nurses had a successful night at the inaugural PapScreen Victoria Nurse Pap Test Provider Awards in Melbourne last week, winning two of the six awards handed out.
Young women increasingly shunning Pap tests24 August 2010: New research shows young women are increasingly shunning Pap tests.
Nurse Pap test providers boost cervical screening rates for Victorian women most at risk1 April 2010: Underscreened, rural and older women are amongst those benefiting from the cervical screening services offered by a growing band of nurse Pap test providers, according to PapScreen Victoria.
Urgent need for women to receive final dose of cervical cancer vaccine2 December 2009: All women aged 18 to 26 who have received the first two doses of the cervical cancer vaccine were today urged to book their final jab immediately by Cancer Council Victoria.
400th nurse Pap test provider celebrated4 November 2009: PapScreen Victoria recently celebrated the appointment of Fiona Davies as its 400th nurse Pap test provider, a milestone that demonstrates a welcome change in the provision of Pap tests in Victoria.
Unprecedented cervical cancer vaccine uptake: Women urged to complete 2nd and 3rd doses18 August 2009: Record numbers of Australian women aged 18 to 26 have taken up the first dose of the government's free cervical cancer vaccine with preliminary data released from the National HPV Vaccine Register indicating a national uptake of 35-60%.
Smokers at increased risk of cervical cancer: Indigenous women urged to have Pap tests17 August 2009: Women who smoke have a 60% greater risk of cervical cancer than non-smokers.
PapScreen Victoria celebrates its 18th birthday and the thousands of women's lives saved24 June 2009: Since PapScreen Victoria was established in 1991, one woman's life has been saved from cervical cancer every week.
52,000 Victorian women receive Pap test letter16 April 2009: 52,000 Victorian women aged 30-39 who may never have had a Pap test will receive a letter encouraging them to do so in a unique campaign to reach women at risk of developing cervical cancer.
Jade Goody's death highlights importance of Pap tests23 March 2009: UK reality TV Jade Goody's death over the weekend from cervical cancer has highlighted the seriousness of the disease and the vital importance of regular two-yearly Pap tests.
Cancer Council cautions: Pap tests do not detect ovarian cancer5 February 2009: During February, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is reminding all women that Pap tests do not detect or prevent ovarian cancer, a misconception believed by many women.
Pap test data reveals pleasant surprise1 December 2008: Data released today from the Victorian Pap Test Registry contradicts fears that young women having the cervical cancer vaccine may discontinue Pap tests, believing they are no longer necessary.
Campaign urges Melton women to screen for cervical cancer3 August 2008: A localised advertising campaign beginning on Sunday 3 August urges women in the Melton area to have regular two-yearly Pap tests, as Melton's cervical screening rates fall well below the state average.
Limited time left for free cancer vaccine12 June 2008: Elders, parents, aunties and uncles are being encouraged to spread the word about the free cervical cancer vaccine to young girls and women in their communities, as time is running out.
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Lucy's story
I've always been very aware of the importance of regular Pap tests, as my Mum had early-stage cervical cancer in her 30s.
She encouraged me to start having regular Pap tests when I turned 18 and I followed her advice, albeit begrudgingly!
