Cervical cancer: second cause of death in women in Panama How to prevent it?

Every March 26th marks the World Day for the Prevention of Uterine Neck Cancer, a date that seeks to raise awareness about the early detection of this disease that, globally, is the fourth leading cause of death among women, and in Peru it is the main, according to the Ministry of Health (Minsa).TEMPRAN DIAGNOSTIC. “Uterine neck cancer does not present symptoms in its early stages. Therefore, preventive checks are important to diagnose this dise…

Health personnel at the Municipal Hospital of La Paz ask women to leave fear and shame and access the exam to detect cervical cancer. At least 400 tests are planned during the campaign. “Many women are embarrassed or afraid that’s why they don’t go to the cervical cancer test,” said the hospital’s director, Ramiro Pary. However, he said this test is very important, since with an annual test it can save their lives. That’s why the nosocomium perf…

Cervicouterine cancer is 100% preventable if detected on time; however, many women still avoid getting Pap smeared out of fear or misinformation.