The Eve Appeal

The Eve Appeal The Eve Appeal is the leading gynaecological cancer charity. PIF TICK approved health information.

To help save lives, we focus on preventing and improving the early diagnosis of womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancer.

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and get the tests you need. We have some ti...
04/09/2026

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and get the tests you need.

We have some tips and tools to help you take the information you need to your doctor and advocate for yourself. When they ask about your pain, they will want to get a full picture to help them pick up any patterns.

Here are some things you can mention to help them understand your symptoms:

-What time did the pain happen?
-What were you doing when the pain started?
-How would you rate the pain out of 0 to 10?
-Where did you feel the pain?
-What did the pain feel like?
-How long did the pain last?
-Anything that made the pain worse
-Anything that made the pain better
-Did your pain spread to other areas?
-Did you have any other symptoms with the pain?
-How did the pain affect your daily activities?

Our pain diary can help you track your symptoms and take all this information to your doctor, download it at: Eveappeal.org.uk/Pain

Do you know when pain might be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer?If you have any unexplained pain for three weeks or ...
03/09/2026

Do you know when pain might be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer?

If you have any unexplained pain for three weeks or more, then it's important to get it checked by a doctor. It's more likely to be something less serious than cancer, but it's important to get checked, just in case.

Keeping a pain diary can help you and your doctor understand more about your pain and give you the tools you need to advocate for yourself at your appointment.

Download our pain diary and track your symptoms:
eveappeal.org.uk/pain

If you’re worried about any pain symptoms you are having, or have any other questions about gynae cancers, our Ask Eve Nurses are here for free and confidential information and support: [email protected] or 0808 802 0019.

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and to get the tests you need. When speaking...
02/09/2026

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and to get the tests you need. When speaking to a doctor about your pain, they will want to get a picture of your symptoms, and they will try pick up on any patterns.

Keeping a pain diary can help you take all the information you need to a doctor and help you advocate for yourself. It will help you and your doctor understand more about your pain, spot any patterns, and decide what tests you might need.

Download our pain diary template, keep it up to date and take it with you when you go to speak to your doctor about your symptoms. If you have been having unexplained pain for three weeks or more it’s important to go and get checked by a doctor.

For more information and to check out our pain diary go to: EveAppeal.org.uk/pain

This Gynae Cancer Awareness Month we are getting Painfully Aware. We all get pain from time to time but some types of un...
01/09/2026

This Gynae Cancer Awareness Month we are getting Painfully Aware.

We all get pain from time to time but some types of unexplained pain can be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer. It’s more likely to be something less serious than cancer, but it’s important to get checked as picking up any gynaecological cancers early can help offer more treatment options and gives the best possible chance of successful treatment.

The types of pain that can be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer are:
• Abdominal or pelvic pain
• Lower back pain
• Periods that are more painful than is normal for you
• Pain during s*x
• Vulval or va**nal pain or discomfort.

Pain is not considered normal and needs to get checked by a doctor when it is so bad it affects your daily life and stops you doing normal activities, if the pain is new and unusual for you, if it severe, or isn’t helped by medication.

If you have been having unexplained pain for three weeks or more it’s important to go and get checked by a doctor.

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and to get the tests and investigations you need. When speaking to a doctor about your pain, they will want to get a picture of your symptoms, and they will try pick up on any patterns.

Keeping a pain diary can help you and your doctor understand more about your pain, spot any patterns and decide what tests you might need. It will help find out what is causing your pain and the best way to manage it.

Find out more and download our pain diary at:
EveAppeal.org.uk/Pain

As we head into Gynae Cancer Awareness Month this September, it’s the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge of the ...
31/08/2026

As we head into Gynae Cancer Awareness Month this September, it’s the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the five gynae cancers.

If you have any of these symptoms, they’re more likely to be caused by something less serious than cancer, but they’re always worth getting checked, just in case.

Picking up the gynae cancers at the earliest possible stage is really important in opening up more treatment options and it gives you the best possible chance of successful treatment.

If you have spotted any of these symptoms, do visit your GP to get investigated. Our Ask Eve Nurses are also here to speak to for free and can help answer any questions and provide information.

We have lots more information on the five gynae cancers on our website:

Eveappeal.org.uk

Every September for Gynae Cancer Awareness Month we raise awareness of the five gynae cancers and money for their preven...
30/08/2026

Every September for Gynae Cancer Awareness Month we raise awareness of the five gynae cancers and money for their prevention and earlier detection. But why is this important?

There are 22,050 cases of gynae cancer in the UK each year. That’s 60 women and people with gynae organs that will hear the devastating news they have a gynaecological cancer in the UK today, and 21 will sadly die because of the cancer they were diagnosed with.

The five gynaecological cancers receive just 5% of cancer research funding in the UK.

We hear all too often from women who heard about their type of cancer the day they were diagnosed with it. This isn’t good enough and we are committed to bridging this awareness and research gap.

You can find out more about what we are doing this Gynae Cancer Awareness Month, and how you can fundraise to support at:

EveAppeal.org.uk/GCAM

It’s nearly Gynae Cancer Awareness Month! Every September we raise awareness of the five gynae cancers and money for th...
28/08/2026

It’s nearly Gynae Cancer Awareness Month!

Every September we raise awareness of the five gynae cancers and money for their prevention and earlier detection. Will you join us?

This year we will be talking all about pain and discomfort so that you know your normal when it comes to pain, and when your pain might need checking by a doctor.

Keep an eye on our socials for information, tips and tools to help you advocate for yourself when you have pain symptoms. eveappeal.org.uk/gcam

Following this morning’s news that the NHS will being rolling out HPV self-testing kits in England to those who have not...
25/08/2026

Following this morning’s news that the NHS will being rolling out HPV self-testing kits in England to those who have not attended their cervical screening, we’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions:

What is HPV self-testing?
HPV self-testing is different from cervical screening. It can be done by yourself at home or in a private space. Self-testing provides a new option to help those women and people with a cervix who have not attended cervical screening to be checked for high-risk HPV.

How is HPV self-testing different from cervical screening?
HPV self-testing can be done at home without the need for a GP appointment or someone else taking the sample. The test involves inserting a swab (a bit like a cotton bud) a few centimetres into your va**na to collect a sample. The swab does not need to touch the cervix. Self-testing samples DO NOT test for cell changes if high-risk HPV is found. Instead, if high-risk HPV is found, you will be asked to book a cervical screening appointment at your GP surgery or s*xual health clinic so that your cervical cells can be checked for cell changes.

How will I get the test?
If you are eligible, your invitation will first be sent by the NHS app, then a text and then a letter. Your invitation will ask you to order a HPV self-testing kit that will come through the post. You may not be invited straight away as HPV self-testing will be rolled out in phases and will not be immediately available to everyone who is eligible. You are not required to do anything before you are invited.

We have more information about the roll out on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/news/nhs-england-rolls-out-hpv-self-testing-kits/

Today the NHS and Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC have announced they will be rolling out HPV self-testing k...
25/08/2026

Today the NHS and Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC have announced they will be rolling out HPV self-testing kits in England to those who have not attended their cervical screening when previously invited.

We know that this will be welcome news for many who find attending cervical screening difficult due to a range of barriers.

The self-test checks for high-risk HPV. High-risk HPV may cause cervical cell changes. These cells aren’t cancer but could lead to cervical cancer in the future if they are not monitored or treated. If your test results show you have high-risk HPV, you will be invited to book a follow-up cervical screening appointment at your GP surgery so your cervical cells can be checked for signs of cell changes.

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable through HPV vaccination, cervical screening and timely treatment. In the UK we already have a very successful cervical screening programme that saves over 5,000 lives each year. NHS England has committed to the delivery of cervical cancer elimination by 2040. Having more options and reaching those who currently face barriers to screening are important steps towards achieving that goal.

We have more information about the roll out, and have answered some of your frequently asked questions, on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/news/nhs-england-rolls-out-hpv-self-testing-kits/

Things we didn’t learn about in school: dos and don’ts of how to clean your v***a and va**na. It’s never too late to le...
22/08/2026

Things we didn’t learn about in school: dos and don’ts of how to clean your v***a and va**na.

It’s never too late to learn about our bodies, and how we can look after our health.

Top things to remember:
1. Vulvas are supposed to smell like guess what, v***as.
2. The va**na is self-cleaning.

For more information about looking after your gynae health, go to: eveappeal.org.uk/looking-after-your-gynae-health

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