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Jade Tunchy opens up about HPV diagnosis and motivates women to stop putting off cervical cancer tests
Jade Tunchy is best known as one of Australia’s most popular social media influencers but her decision to share a personal health journey has put an often ignored subject in the spotlight.
Key points:
- Jade Tunchy was diagnosed with HPV: a common sexually transmitted disease that shows no symptoms
- Abnormal tissue was detected that could have developed into cancer without surgery
- There was a 45 per cent drop in cervical cancer screening rates from January to June this year compared to 2019
“So basically, I noticed abnormalities in my period as well as other symptoms, which made me think it was worth checking out,” she said.
“I also hadn’t had my pap test in a few years, so I thought I was due for it anyway.”
A trip to her doctor in August for…
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