Chanelle Hayes posts a video of her smear test during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Chanelle Hayes shared a clip of her smear test on Wednesday to help bring attention to cervical cancer awareness month.
The 35-year-old former Big Brother star, who is training to be a nurse, revealed she was posting the video after 98 per cent of her followers voted in a poll to witness the procedure.
In the video, she began by talking about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and said she wanted to emphasize how the quick process, in which a small swab sample is taken from the cervix, could save someone’s life.
Raising awareness: Chanelle Hayes shared a clip from her smear test on Wednesday, talking about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and how the quick process could save someone’s life
The images also showed her smiling in close-ups of her face as the test was carried out, revealing that it is “painless” and “over in a minute”.
He ended the clip by saying, “All done, back in the car,” and gave a thumbs up.
Chanelle captioned the post: “January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and last week 98 percent of you who answered my survey said you would like to come with me to my cervical screening.”
“It’s VERY VERY important for us vagina owners to stay on top of our cervical screening because it gives us time and knowledge that we wouldn’t otherwise have.
Pain free: Footage also showed her preparing for the test and smiling in close-ups of her face as the test was done, revealing that it is “pain free” and “over in a minute”
‘Previous estimates suggest that screening prevents 70 per cent of cervical cancer deaths, but 83 per cent of deaths could be prevented if everyone attended regularly (NHS, 2022).
‘Hurts? No, they use the smallest tools available to ensure patient comfort.
‘It is shameful? It is never good to sit with your legs apart and without pants, but modesty is guaranteed at all times, behind curtains, modesty sheets, chaperones if requested.
‘What’s really going on? A qualified professional takes a small sample of cells from your cervix with a soft swab.
Simple: The reality star, 35, ended the clip by saying, ‘All set, back in the car,’ and gave a thumbs up after encouraging her followers to get swab tests.
‘How long does it take? With a few deep, relaxing breaths and a nice chat with the nurse performing the procedure, it’s all over in MINUTES!
‘Why would I want to do this? Bottom line: This test could save your life.
‘I just wanted to share this experience with you (as a vagina patient, not as a student or healthcare professional) because by attending our cervical exam we empower ourselves to take an active role in our own healthcare.
‘Please, please attend your cervical exams, please share and save this post, please spread the message: DON’T FEAR PHARMA!!’
Important: Chanelle captioned “January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and last week 98% of those who responded to my survey said they would like to attend my cervical screening.”
It comes after Chanelle revealed that she was diagnosed with arthritis earlier this week.
Chanelle took to her Instagram to share the health update with her followers after recently undergoing tests.
In a makeup-free clip, she said: “Good morning, I just received a phone call from the doctors regarding the results of an x-ray I had.”
And considering I’m only 35, I’ve now been diagnosed with arthritis in both hips.
“A little upset to say the least because I feel like it’s going to stop me from doing the things I need to do.”
He further explained that his specific diagnosis was osteoarthritis, which causes joints to become painful and stiff.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It is the most common type of arthritis in the UK.
She then asked her social media followers for advice, saying: “Is there anyone else diagnosed with arthritis in their 30s who can send me the light at the end of the tunnel?”
Candid: The Big Brother star took to his Instagram on Tuesday to share a health update with his followers after recently undergoing tests.
Many responded with their tips and advice, one of which recommended using a heat pack.
Posing with a hot water bottle, Chanelle later wrote: “Love my hot water bottle, physio mentioned steroid shots…might give them a twist.”
Another follower then suggested she get a second opinion to which she replied, “I always agree that knowledge is power and we should ask more questions about our healthcare.”
She went on to explain: “I’ve tried physio and they referred me for a pelvic X-ray as the symptoms worsened and the rehab exercises didn’t help.”
Honest: In one clip, he said: ‘I just got a phone call from the doctors regarding the results of an x-ray I had done. And considering I’m only 35, I’ve been diagnosed with arthritis’
The diagnosis comes after a sobbing Chanelle admitted she feels “lost and overwhelmed” after a “crappy” start to 2023.
Chanelle certainly has a busy year ahead of her. The television personality is training as a nurse and plans to be a fully qualified doctor by 2024 and is the mother of two children.
The television personality shares her 11-year-old son Blakely with her ex-partner Matthew Bates, with whom she was in a relationship between 2009 and 2010.
She also has Frankie, four, with Edward Oates, whom she was with on and off from 2016 to 2017.
The reality star also has a wedding to plan after getting engaged to Dan, 40, last year after a mutual friend introduced them during the 2020 lockdown.
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