'Do not take a leaf out of my book'

A Yorkshire mum is urging other women to attend their smear tests after battling cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer: Mum urges women to attend their smear testsA Wakefield mum is urging other women to attend their smear tests after battling cervical cancer.

Claire Stewart, 34, was diagnosed with the illness after ignoring her invitation to get a smear test for two years. After having a hysterectomy, Claire is now encouraging other women to go to their tests, adding: "It's just so important, for two minutes, it's done then."Video by Jacob Tomlinson, Olivia Richwald and Ian Kershaw

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