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Actor Poonam Pandey dies of cancer: All about Cervical cancer, the silent killer

The Times of India

Vaccine skepticism, equity issues hinder cervical cancer fight - Roll Call

Despite a well-proven vaccine, efforts to quash preventable cancer have been thwarted, particularly in low-income areas.

Roll Call

Why pap smear tests are necessary to take even after HPV vaccination

The Pap smear, also known as the Pap test, is a method for screening women for cervical cancer. It entails gathering cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus located at the top of the vagina. An early detection of cervical cancer through a Pap smear increases the…

The Times of India

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Cervical cancer: Steps to minimize the risk and protect your health

In the global health landscape, cervical cancer emerges as the fourth most common cancer; it is common in low and middle-income countries like South Africa, China, India, and Brazil. In India, it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality accounting for 17 % of deaths in women between…

The Times of India

Nearly 2 in 3 cervical cancer patients in India die annually due to late detection, says doctor

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian women accounting for about 18% of all cancers occurring in this demographic group. Every year, over 1,20,000 new cases of this disease are diagnosed out of whom more than 77,000 cases succumb to death owing to diagnosis during advanced stages…

The Times of India

Empowering Women: Tips to prevent cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is largely preventable, and there are several measures that individuals can take to reduce their risk. Here are some tips for preventing cervical cancer:

The Times of India

Health Ministry yet to take a call on beginning HPV vaccination campaign for adolescent girls

The Health Ministry maintained that it is yet to take a decision on starting a vaccination campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), despite reports that it is set to offer the vaccine from the second quarter of this year.

The Hindu

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Women's Health On Show, A Little, At CES

Among the more than 3,500 booths at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, only a few focus exclusively on women's health, including a cervical cancer screening device and a wristband to anticipate hot flushes.

International Business Times

Understanding Cervical Cancer: What are the risk factors and prevention tips

Cervical cancer is one of the leading malignancies in developing countries including India. cervical cancer ranks as 3rd most common gynecological neoplasm in the United States, after uterine and ovarian cancers. In developing countries, where healthcare resources are limited, cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer deaths…

The Times of India

Stepping up screening for cervical cancer in India: Every woman’s right

India is home to over 500 million women and girls who are at risk of cervical cancer. More than 120,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year across India, with 8,000 of these cases reported in my state of Maharashtra. Around 77,000 women die from the disease annually in…

The Times of India

Cervical cancer in India: Here are the reasons behind the rise of the disease

Cervical cancer has witnessed a concerning rise in India, raising alarm bells within the public health sector. The number of cancer cases in the country is projected to go up from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry…

The Times of India

Lifestyle changes that help in preventing cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, but certain lifestyle changes can play a crucial role in preventing its occurrence. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help lower the risk of cervical cancer and improve general health. The following significant lifestyle adjustments can aid in the prevention of…

The Times of India

Cervical cancer: why scientists think it could soon be eliminated

Thanks to the HPV vaccine and the national cervical screening programme, cervical cancer rates have dropped significantly in the UK over the past 15 years. Some governments are now setting targets to eliminate the disease

The Guardian - UK

The Science Quiz | Cervical cancer awareness

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FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

FPAI launches HPV Vaccination drive across India to vaccinate girls & women against cervical cancer. Donations reduce cost to ₹1,350/dose.

The Independent UK

Monitoring abnormal cells ‘could increase cervical cancer risk in long term’

The Danish study looked at the records of women with cells deemed a ‘medium risk’ over a 20-year period.

AAP

Cervical cancer survivor's self-screening test warning

There's been a 24-fold increase in Victorians self-screening for cervical cancer, with 8000 samples taken from those who had never been tested before.

Evening Standard

Four in ten London women not screened for cervical cancer

NHS bosses urge women to come forward for potentially 'life saving' appointment

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The Independent UK

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

NHS England is urging people to attend their appointments when invited.

The Conversation

Cervical cancer: NHS pledge to eradicate disease by 2040 can be achieved – here's how

The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040. This will be achieved by amping up current vaccination and screening programmes.

The Guardian - UK

‘A golden opportunity’: screening and jabs give hope of ending cervical cancer

The WHO is aiming for the global elimination of the disease, and progress has been rapid

The Independent UK

Cervical cancer ‘to be wiped out in England by end of next decade’

Winning combination of improving vaccination and screening uptake could make cervical cancer ‘a thing of the past’

The Independent UK

Key cervical cancer symptoms as disease ‘to be wiped out in England by end of next decade’

Unusual vaginal bleeding between periods or after menopause among main symptoms

The Guardian - UK

NHS England boss to say cervical cancer can be eliminated by 2040

Amanda Pritchard will say combination of vaccination and screening means goal within two decades is realistic ambition

The Independent UK

Cervical cancer ‘to be eliminated in England by 2040’

The vaccine to protect against cervical cancer is given to boys and girls in secondary school.

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