Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn, 25, said she got a smear test upon learning the statistics about women who have suffered from cervical cancer while pregnancy. According to Cancer Research UK, there is an average of 854 deaths a year from cervical cancer. Katie also flagged there are two women a day who are diagnosed with the disease “in or around pregnancy”. Admitting she feared her own health when researching the storyline, she told OK! Magazine: “When we started the storyline, I checked I’d had a smear done and then I was worrying about it.
It makes you realise you’re not invincible.
Katie McGlynn
“It makes you realise you’re not invincible.”
On the cobbles, Sinead was diagnosed with cervical cancer while pregnant with her son Bertie, who she shares with husband Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard).
She recently finished her treatment to combat the disease and is waiting to hear her results.
As it stands in the UK, cervical cancer screenings are available to women aged 25 to 64.
Katie previously admitted she did not agree with the age limit, insisting it should be lowered.
She told The Sun: “I don't agree with how women have got to wait 'til 25 to have a smear test personally. I think it's absolutely ridiculous.
Katie McGlynn: Coronation
