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Breast and cervical cancer screening held in Mysuru

More than 100 women underwent screening for breast and cervical cancers during a two-day-long programme organised at Avant BKG Hospitals in Mysuru.

The Hindu

HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer cases in deprived groups: study

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases, particularly in deprived groups, closing health inequalities, according to Cancer Research UK study.

The Hindu

Diet and lifestyle choices for expectant mothers in India's cancer-prone scenario

As expectant mothers begin their pregnancy journey, ensuring optimal health becomes paramount. It helps protect both mother and fetus from many dangerous diseases including cancer. According to the latest estimates of the global burden of disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were more than 14.1 lakh…

The Times of India

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Almost 600,000 in England awaiting gynaecological treatment, figures show

Exclusive: Analysis shows increase of a third in two years, prompting claim of ‘deprioritising women’s health’

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Lifestyle habits that can make women more prone to breast and cervical cancer

The deadliest disease across the globe is increasing at a fast pace, both in India and across the globe. In 2022, India reported over 14.13 lakh new cancer cases, which accounted for 9.16 lakh deaths (as per estimates released by the World Health Organisation) and the cancer cases amongst women…

The Times of India

Screening, vaccinations can reduce the risk of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, but with the advancement of preventive measures such as screening methods and vaccinations, there is hope for reducing its incidence and mortality rates. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, with an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000…

The Times of India

Beauty influencer Jessica Pettway died of cervical cancer following misdiagnosis

The 36-year-old died a year after being diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer, which doctors originally said was fibroids

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India gets its own HPV vaccine to stop 70,000 women dying of cervical cancer a year

It has taken 18 years for India to produce its own affordable version to tackle the country’s second-biggest cause of cancer deaths among women

The Guardian - UK

Actor Dolly Sohi passes away hours after her sister's death; the actor suffered from cervical cancer: Report

Actor Dolly Sohi, known for TV show Jhanak, passed away on March 8. The actor was battling cervical cancer, reports have said. She was 48.

The Times of India

A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future

The importance of HPV vaccination extends beyond individual health outcomes

The Hindu

Global Effort To Combat Cervical Cancer Receives 0M Funding

World Bank, Gates Foundation, and UN pledge 0 million to combat cervical cancer, focusing on prevention and treatment in low-income countries.

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A vaccine that prevents six cancers

With HPV vaccination, we can prevent cervical cancers that can seriously affect a woman’s health.

The Hindu

Cervical cancer: Healthy preventive measures to know

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The cervix plays a crucial role in childbirth by dilating during labor to allow the passage of the baby. Cervical cancer is…

The Times of India

Keep it wholesome: On shaping a national cervical cancer control programme

For any programme to handle cervical cancer to be wholesome, it must assimilate a screening aspect that all women can access

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Elon Musk Ignites Birth Control Debate, Women Respond To His Controversial Post

Women also raised concerns regarding potential links between using the pill and increased risks of developing breast and cervical cancer.

The Times of India

Is pregnancy possible following successful treatment for cervical cancer?

The crucial strategy for combating cervical cancer is to undergo routine screenings and detect it early. If diagnosed in its initial stages, women who want to start a family after recovering have a good chance of conceiving.

The Guardian - UK

‘I wish I’d had someone like me to talk to’: the mothers helping fight cervical cancer in Malawi

The country has one of the world’s highest death rates from the disease but a campaign led by young mothers is ensuring girls have access to the HPV vaccine

Evening Standard

Indian actress Poonam Pandey fakes death to raise cervical cancer awareness

Influencer attracts a social media backlash but stands by her bizarre stunt

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Mumbai based Influencer files complaint against Poonam Pandey for faking death on social media

Social media influencer Faizan Ansari gave a written complaint to the Mumbai police and demanded the arrest of model Poonam Pandey for spreading false rumours of her death to get publicity and create a sensation by misleading people. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes cervical cancer death, triggering a row

Poonam Pandey announces death on Instagram, inviting flurry of reports and obituaries. Next day, she says it was fake.

The Hindu

Over 8,500 new cases of cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu in 2023, says Centre

Chennai has a high incidence rate of cervical cancer, but it is preventable through screening and vaccination.

The Hindu

Karnataka to start doorstep screening of oral and breast cancers along with other NCDs under ‘Gruha Arogya’

Facilitating early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers in the population, the State government is all set to roll out ‘Gruha Arogya’ under which door-to-door screening of these cancers along with other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be taken up.

The Hindu

Rural awareness campaigns a must before cervical cancer vaccine rollout, say doctors

Union Finance Minister announces commitment to vaccinate girls aged 9-14 against cervical cancer, but doctors stress need for awareness campaigns.

The Guardian - UK

Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes death to raise cervical cancer awareness

Reality TV star reveals social media stunt and says she is proud of what ‘death news has been able to achieve’

The Times of India

We need educational campaigns for cancer awareness, not death stunts

It only took 2 posts on social media to shake the belief, trust, and conscience of the entire nation in connection with a deadly disease. Actor Poonam Pandey, who is always in the news for her controversial life, made it to the headlines on February 2 after a post on…

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