You can smell this cancer symptom — plus 10 other signs not to ignore - New York Post

One of the easiest ways to detect and prevent cervical cancer is to get your smear test.

Most women’s results show everything is totally normal – the test picks up abnormalities in around one in 20 women.

It is possible for women of all ages to develop cervical cancer, but it’s extremely rare in women under 25.

Earlier this year medics warned that millions of women across the UK could be at risk of the illness – after 37 percent of those aged 25-34 said restrictions had impacted or delayed them being able to book their smear test.

“By screening for risk signs at an early stage, it means that any abnormal cells can be treated quickly before they potentially develop into cancer