Cork woman with stage 4 cervical cancer urges women to continue screening and get vaccinated

Despite her own misdiagnosis, Leona Macken says regular screening and HPV vaccines remain vital for women’s health
Wed, 04 Jun, 2025 - 18:30
Alison O'Reilly and Vivienne Clarke

A Cork woman with stage 4 cervical cancer, following two misdiagnosed smear tests, says she still urges women to attend regular screenings and get vaccinated.

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