This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Team Sorcha
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My sister Sorcha Glenn was a beautiful and inspirational young lady, sadly taken from us aged just 23 following a 13 month battle with cervical cancer.
Sorcha had initially asked for a smear test in June 2013 but was refused based on age. After experiencing symptoms, Sorcha managed to get a smear test and was diagnosed in September 2013.
We do not want any more young ladies to be refused a vital smear test that could save their life, because of an age limit. We would like to campaign to lower the age limit from 25 yrs old to 18 yrs old & to allow those who request a smear test to be provided with one.
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There is already a petition calling for the smear test to be available at 18 - Petition title cervical screening from 25 to 18
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