Cervical cancer

by Matt Ryman | Mar 18, 2024 | Cancer

Cervical cancer, a significant health concern in the UK, requires heightened awareness and prompt action for early detection and treatment. March, being a month dedicated to bringing this issue to the forefront, emphasises the importance of understanding cervical...

Time to talk – women’s sexual health

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Aug 29, 2023 | breast cancer, Cancer, Chlamydia, Fertility, Gonorrhoea, Hepatitis C, HIV, IVF, Menopause, sexual health

Latest updates on women’s sexual health There has been a growing global focus on women’s sexual health, with various initiatives and technological advancements aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by women. For example, there has been increased...

Breast cancer awareness month

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Oct 1, 2022 | Cancer, breast cancer, women's health

October 1st marks the start of breast cancer awareness month. A whole month of open talking, supporting and promoting. Encouraging people to be breast- or even cancer-aware is an ongoing battle as we all settle into our busy lives forgetful of self-care and even...

Ovarian Cancer

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Mar 16, 2022 | Cancer, HPV, women's health

March is the month we raise awareness of Ovarian cancer, discuss the symptoms, promote early diagnoses and raise important issues such as funding and inequalities. More than 93% of women with ovarian cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught early....

HPV vaccine for adults

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Jul 23, 2019 | Cancer, HPV, NHS, STI

Currently in England, both girls and boys are offered the HPV vaccine between 12 and 13 years of age. Vaccinating before our young adults become sexually active is very important but not necessary. Although HPV is usually passed from person to person by sexual...

Budget cut crisis for London

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Oct 31, 2018 | breast cancer, Cancer, NHS, screening, STI

London’s mayor Sadiq Khan is calling on the government to revise health budget cuts, claiming London is currently suffering ‘stark health inequalities’. Leaving “health variations from postcode to postcode, borough to borough”. Recent studies have shown budget cuts...