Every day Mia Johnston sees women making themselves look and feel beautiful.

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But while they make time for hair and nail appointments, too often she sees women postponing or completely overlooking essential health checks and visits to the doctor.

November 17 to 23 is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. In Australia, it's the 13th most common cancer affecting women.

Hairdressing apprentice Mia Johnston and Western NSW Local Health District women's health nurse Joanne Phillips with the bunting hairdressers are encoura

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