Date Time Don’t delay – protect yourself against cervical cancer Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – but only half (52.6 per cent) of Queensland women aged 25-74 years participate in cervical screening. This is despite Queensland having one of the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in Australia, with around 190 people diagnosed with cervical cancer across the state every year. Research shows that over 70 per cent of cervical cancers occur in women who have not been screened as often as recommended or who have never participated in screening. Completing a Cervical Screening Test every five years is an important measure for women to look after themselves and maintain good health.