Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. Three out of every four women who develop cervical cancer have either never had a Pap smear or not had one in the last five years. Recent results of a survey of lesbian and bisexual women in WA indicate that cervical screening participation rates were lower among lesbian women.
How YOU can help…
The WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program aims to reduce the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer among women in WA. We are currently conducting preliminary research towards developing a brochure about Pap smears for lesbian women. We would like to form a reference group whom we would consult with regularly during the various stages of developing this brochure.
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting opportunity, please contact Shamila Kumar (Program Officer) by the 12th of October 2007 on:
Phone: (08) 9323 6753
Fax: (08) 9323 6711
E-mail: Shamila.Kumar@health.wa.gov.au
