Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn urges women to get

Katie asked Dr Hilary regarding the pandemic and for those women who are scared of a smear test because they are high risk what they should do because “cancer doesn’t stop because of COVID-19?”

Dr Hilary answered: “If you are high risk its more important that you have a follow up.

“We are not testing cancer testing abnormal cells it’s important to note which could l lead to cancer.

“If invited have it done its very important as people and will help give you peace of mind.”

Lorraine discussed how powerful Katie’s storyline was in Coronation Street when her character, Sinead Tinker, tragically died from cervical cancer.

“I still get messages from woman who tell me they had put off going for a screening but decided to after watching the story,” Katie said.

“I also get lots of messages still today from nurses thanking me which is amazing.

“I know I might sound like a broken record, but ladies please go for your screening because it could save a life.”

Lorraine added: “We are so lucky in this country that we are able to protect ourselves by attending a screening so why wouldn’t we?”