Hey WOMANIYA - Carvical cancer

 hey my lovely ladies, today's topic is totally different from my daily blog post. i am a group member of cervical cancer awareness campaigning the name of the group is 

SAVE SISTER -Cervical Cancer Prevention Programme

in this campaigning we are organising camps,seminars,and workshop for school girls  working women's and college going girls. in our team we have a gynaecologist, psychologist.

 our target is to educate them about cervical cancer.

What is Cervical Cancer?

• —  Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide.
•  Cancer of the uterine cervix (Develops in the tissues of the cervix. Cervix is a part of the female reproductive system and connects the upper body of the uterus to the vagina).
• Around 80% of global cervical cancer cases are in LMICs (low & middle-income countries)
•  Caused by Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV)
•   Sexually transmitted infection
• At least 50% of sexually active men and women get HPV at some point in their lives

Cervical cancer facts in India: 

• —  India has a disproportionately high burden of cervical cancer.
• —  Accounts for nearly one-third of global cervical cancer deaths.
• —  27% deaths occur in India due to cervix cancer.
• —  Cancer killed 5,56,400 Indians in 2010
• —  30-69 age group accounted for 71% (3,95,400)
• —  Oral cancer- main cause- men (23%)
• —  Cervical cancer- main cause- women (17%)
• —  Breast cancer- 10.2% 

Good news is :

— The VACCINATION is available to prevent this dangerous disease.
—  Vaccination before first sexual encounter.
—  Post it screening has to be done.
—  It is helpful in reducing chances of contracting other cancers as well.
—  If a woman is suffering from cervical cancer, the treatment is a simple process.
—  Compulsory in several countries.
—  In Australia, it is compulsory for both men & women