The scenario
The scenario
Katie Latimer has come into the pharmacy to talk to technician Vicky.
“I’ve been called for my first smear test but I think I’ll have my period when the appointment is booked. Does it matter?” asks Katie. “Also, I wondered why it has taken this long for me to have my first smear. Jake and I have been together since I was 19, and I thought your risk increased if you were sexually active. Mind you, I’ve not had anything that suggests a problem. But then isn’t cervical cancer one of those ‘silent killers’?”
