Cervical Cancer in India: Take these steps to protect yourself

Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among Indian women

With over 96,000 cases yearly. Preventable disease takes huge toll.

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HPV infection causes 99% cervical cancers. Early sexual debut, multiple partners raises risk. Smoking, HIV also risk factors.

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No early symptoms. Later: abnormal bleeding, discharge, pain. Screening essential to detect precancerous changes early.

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HPV vaccine most effective prevention starting age 9-14 before sexual debut. Also regular pap smears every 3-5 years.

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India's screening rates very low - under 5%. Expanding infrastructure, awareness activities, task shifting to ASHAs key.

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If detected early through screening, cervical cancer highly treatable. Survival over 90% in stage 1, 50% overall.

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Treatment options include surgery, chemo, radiation, immunotherapy. Ayushman Bharat covers free treatment at empaneled hospitals.

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Eliminating cervical cancer possible by 2050 through concentrated effort on vaccination, screening, infrastructure upgrade.

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Women's lives hang in balance. Prevention, early detection, policy change must be prioritized now to curb cervical cancer burden.

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United action across society levels can create future where no more mothers, daughters suffer from preventable cervical cancer.

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