Cervical Cancer: Prevention Through Awareness and Screening

Cervical Cancer: Prevention Through Awareness and Screening

Cervical cancer affects over 14,000 women in the U.S. annually, with about 4,300 succumbing to the disease. The impact is even more profound in low-income regions, where women often lack access to health care. However, it is vital to remember…

Assam: Women volunteer in numbers for vaccination drive against cervical cancer

Assam is witnessing a concerning rise in cervical cancer risk, with only 0.2% of women aged 30–49 undergoing screening, one of the lowest rates in India. A recent study by Assam Medical College found that 13% of women in Northeast India have high-risk HPV infections, the primary cause of cervical cancer. Early marriage, common across the state, further elevates the risk. In 2016, Assam recorded the highest cervical cancer-related DALYs at 290.1 …

One in three women in their thirties skips cervical cancer screening, even though they are at highest risk of developing the disease. Women in the risk group share their experiences.