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Commemorating #worldcancerday 2024. IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization has released a report on the current cancer burden. The numbers for Kenya and Africa in general make for a depressing reading. The forecast is not optimistic either, with a doubling of cancer burden by 2050, 70% of the increase being in third world countries. Two possible "quick wins" are in cervical and breast cancer. Both are more prevalent in our region, however, they are much more amenable to prevention- Early screening and vaccination (against HPV for cervical cancer) Together, We can reverse the trend and defeat cancer!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. The cervical cancer death rate dropped significantly with the increased use of the Pap test. And, in recent years, the HPV test has also been approved as another screening option for cervical cancer (almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV, human papillomavirus). 💕 Why It Matters to Us: Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable, but awareness is key. Let's break the stigma, encourage regular check-ups, and empower each other with information. 🌐 Learn More: Knowledge is the first step. Dive into the facts straight from the @American Cancer Society to learn about you risk and screening options for cervical cancer. #EarlyDetectionSavesLives 🌟New Hope: Researchers continue to find new ways to prevent and treat cervical cancer, including promising new developments in sentinel lymph node biopsies, immunotherapies, HPV vaccines and targeted therapy options. 🌸 Spread the Word: Share this post with your friends, family, and all the amazing people in your life. Awareness starts with a conversation, and your voice matters. Let's all make January a month of empowerment, education, and support for those affected by cervical cancer. Learn more from the American Cancer Society: https://lnkd.in/ggD_ePV3 #CervicalCancerAwareness #KnowYourRisk #PreventionMatters #EmpowerYourHealth #EndCancer

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month and Prostate Awareness Month 🌼 Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Aotearoa New Zealand - more than 4,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. You can learn more about the risk factors, signs and symptoms on our website: https://lnkd.in/gYK3ivfq Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – as long as we detect the cell changes that cause it early. HPV vaccination combined with regular screening provides the best protection from cervical cancer. If you have a cervix, make sure you get your three-yearly cervical screening. If you’ve missed your appointment, get screened as soon as you can. Learn more about cervical screening here: https://lnkd.in/g88eTv7 #cancercontrol #cancer #earlydetection

The only type of cancer for which a vaccine has been available for the past 17 years is cervical cancer. And yet, on an average, the number of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in India is 96,922, as per the HPV Information Centre. This is why we need more awareness of cervical cancer. Besides vaccination, one can also get educated, screened for, visit the doctor when one see signs such as post menopausal bleeding or any such abnormalities. GSBS Medical Trust conducts regular screening & awareness camps for Women above 40 years of age for breast cancer, cervical cancer and oral cancer. Follow this page to stay updated on these camps, download our app from the Playstore. #CervicalCancer #CervicalCancerAwareness #CervicalCancerAwarenessWeek #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #WomensHealth #Women #Cancer #CancerScreening #CancerCamp #Mumbai #Dadar #GSBSMedicalTrust

Continuing with our series on Cervical Cancer. Our focus this week, is on the Causes of Cervical Cancer Cervical cancers are caused by the sexually transmitted Human PapillomaVirus (HPV). This is the same virus that causes genital warts. There are about 100 different strains of HPV. Only some strains of the virus can cause cervical cancer. The two strains that most commonly cause cancer are HPV-16 and HPV-18. Being infected with a cancer causing strain of HPV doesn’t mean one will get cervical cancer. The immune system eliminates the vast majority of HPV infections, often within 2 years. #cervicalcancerawareness

Hi Network 👋, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 📅 This is the 2nd most common cancer after breast cancer that affect women aged 15-44 years 🙍♀️. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable ✨ forms of cancer. However, in 2020, an estimated 604.000 women were diagnosed 🩺 with cervical cancer worldwide 🌎 and about 342.000 women died from the disease ⁉️   The main cause of cervical cancer is persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). So it is a great opportunity 🔊 to encourage all women 💁♀️ to get 💉 HPV vaccination to avoid having this disease. #cervicalcancerawareness #hpvvaccine #weareiqvia #SMSupports Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer (World Health Organization).

Director of the National Cancer Registry Ireland Prof Deirdre Murray discusses a new report on trends in #HPV-related cancers in Ireland, and how we can make #cervicalcancer rare through a combination of #HPV vaccination and regular #cervicalscreening. 👇 #ChooseScreening #TogetherTowardsElimination #CervicalCancerElimination https://lnkd.in/ebNRbnH3

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month and Prostate Awareness Month and we’re encouraging people to look after their health. Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Aotearoa New Zealand - more than 4,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Learn about the signs and symptoms on Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency) website: https://lnkd.in/gYK3ivfq so you know what to look out for. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – as long as we detect the cell changes that cause it, early. HPV vaccination combined with regular screening provides the best protection from cervical cancer. If you have a cervix, make sure to get your three-yearly cervical screening. If you’ve missed your appointment, get screened as soon as you can. Learn more about cervical screening here: https://lnkd.in/g88eTv7  

The goal of screening for cervical cancer is to find precancerous cervical cell changes, when treatment can prevent cervical cancer from developing. There are three main ways to screen for cervical cancer: 1. The human papillomavirus (HPV) test checks cells for infection with high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer. 2. The Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may—if left untreated—turn into cervical cancer. It can find precancerous cells and cervical cancer cells. A Pap test also sometimes finds conditions that are not cancer, such as infection or inflammation. 3. The HPV/Pap cotest uses an HPV test and Pap test together to check for both high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes. Get screened TODAY! #CervicalCancerScreening #LancetCares #confidentdiagnosis

A support group for people with anal cancer. Well done to everyone involved. As a survivor of an HPV-related cancer myself, it is so important to encourage parents to ensure their children get the HPV vaccine. “The majority of anal cancers are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This is a very common virus - most people who have had sex have been exposed to HPV, but their immune systems will clear the virus. There are more than 150 different subtypes of HPV - HPV 16 and 18 are the two subtypes most commonly linked with anal cancer. “ #analcancer #hpv #cancer