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Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation

The Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) is an Australian charity established to protect and enhance women’s health by eliminating cervical cancer and enabling treatment for women with cervical cancer and related health issues.

Vision and mission

Cervical cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. In fact, it doesn’t have to exist at all.

ACCF’s mission is to minimise the incidence and burden of cervical cancer and related women’s health issues: to assist women, their families, and communities by developing and implementing practical and appropriate programs, and by partnering with like-minded governments, organisations, and individuals to achieve health outcomes which reduce marginalisation and contribute to developing stronger communities.

How the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation can help

Through its community and school awareness programs, the foundation has been spreading the word throughout Australia about what cervical cancer is, how to fight it, and most importantly, how to eliminate it.

Helpline

For support call (07) 3177 1099, 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri

For 24/7 health advice from a registered nurse – call the healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222

For advice and guidance from a maternal child health nurse – call the Pregnancy Birth & Baby helpline 1800 882 436

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Last reviewed: June 2022

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Cervical cancer and motherhood

Cervical cancer and motherhood Posted on 22/04/2016 by Nii Anang Posted in Blog “Being a mum is all I ever wanted, and I had started to think it would never happen” For many women, becoming a mother is something they’ve waited their whole life for

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Cervical Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions of the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation. FAQ

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Prevention

“Cervical cancer should be almost entirely preventable” Pr Ian Frazer. ACCF wholeheartedly agrees. Here are some ways to prevent it.

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Cervical Health

If cell changes develop into cervical cancer, a number of tests are run to find a diagnosis. A description of some of the test can be found here.

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CerviCAN Support Program

We all need a little help from our friends. If you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, or are in remission, you can find useful information here.

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Comfort Checklist - your checklist to ensure your comfort in a screening

The ACCF Comfort Checklist - For a more comfortable cervical screening experience. ACCF has developed a new woman-focused “comfort checklist” for cervical screening.

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Abnormal test results

If your CST results have come back showing high-grade squamous or glandular abnormalities, your health professional may refer you to a specialist for further testing.

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Faces Of Cervical Cancer

Home Welcome to The Faces of Cervical Cancer – a space where you can read and share your stories of how cervical cancer has affected you or your loved ones

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Faces of Cervical Cancer - Support Booklet

Information and Support for those Living with Cervical Health Issues.

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