We have heard several times in this discussion about the importance of lived experience, and especially the experience of cancer survivors - those who have previously been diagnosed with cervical cancer and have received treatment. Diya Banerjee (India) has pointed out that "Having cancer survivors talking to women is the best way to encourage them to be screened for cervical cancer".
I would like to invite comment from any HIFA members with lived experience. If you feel comfortable sharing, what lessons from your experience of cervical cancer would you like other women and health professionals to understand?
With thanks, Neil
HIFA profile: Neil Pakenham-Walsh is coordinator of HIFA (Healthcare Information For All), a global health community that brings all stakeholders together around the shared goal of universal access to reliable healthcare information. HIFA has 20,000 members in 180 countries, interacting in four languages and representing all parts of the global evidence ecosystem. HIFA is administered by Global Healthcare Information Network, a UK-based nonprofit in official relations with the World Health Organization. Email: neil@hifa.org