Vicky Phelan's story

Vicky Phelan was an Irish woman whose cervical cancer diagnosis exposed significant flaws in Ireland’s cervical cancer screening program. Despite participating in the screening, she was not properly informed that her test results had been inaccurately reported, delaying her diagnosis and treatment. Her case revealed systemic issues with the national screening process and sparked widespread public outrage. Phelan became an advocate for patient rights, transparency, and advancing cancer awareness, ultimately inspiring reforms in Ireland’s healthcare system and emphasizing the importance of informed medical decisions.