I was diagnosed with killer cervical cancer at 23 - doctors missed my subtle symptom because I was 'too young' to suffer the disease

Despite requesting a smear test from her GP, Vikki Ellis' concerns were dismissed as she was deemed too young for a screening which is only offered to over-25s.

Feb 3, 2025 - 19:20
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I was diagnosed with killer cervical cancer at 23 - doctors missed my subtle symptom because I was 'too young' to suffer the disease
Despite requesting a smear test from her GP, Vikki Ellis' concerns were dismissed as she was deemed too young for a screening which is only offered to over-25s.