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Cancer Support - BY GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY
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Importance of Cancer Screening at early ages:

Cancer screening at early ages is crucial for catching the disease in its earliest stages when treatment is most effective. Many types of cancer, such as breast, cervical, and colon cancer, can be detected through routine screenings like mammograms, Pap smears, and colonoscopies. By being proactive about getting screened regularly, individuals can increase their chances of detecting cancer before it spreads and becomes more difficult to treat. Early detection can also lead to less invasive treatments and a higher likelihood of successful outcomes. While it may not be the most glamorous appointment on your calendar, taking the time to prioritize cancer screenings could potentially save your life and allow you to enjoy many more years with your loved ones. Don't procrastinate - schedule your screenings today.

Breast cancer:

Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so.

Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.

Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.

Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer.

All women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening. ( Credits to Cancer.org)

Cervical cancer:

Cervical cancer screening should start at age 25. People under age 25 should not be tested because cervical cancer is rare in this age group.

People between the ages of 25 and 65 should get a primary HPV (human papillomavirus) test* done every 5 years. If a primary HPV test is not available, a co-test (an HPV test with a Pap test) every 5 years or a Pap test every 3 years are still good options. 

(*A primary HPV test is an HPV test that is done by itself for screening. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved certain tests to be primary HPV tests.)

The most important thing to remember is to get screened regularly, no matter which test you get.

People over age 65 who have had regular cervical cancer testing in the past 10 years with normal results should not be tested for cervical cancer. Once testing is stopped, it should not be started again. Those with a history of a serious cervical pre-cancer should continue to be tested for at least 25 years after that diagnosis, even if testing goes past age 65.

People whose cervix has been removed by surgery for reasons not related to cervical cancer or serious pre-cancer should not be tested.

People who have been vaccinated against HPV should still follow the screening recommendations for their age groups.

Some individuals – because of their health history (HIV infection, organ transplant, DES exposure, etc.) – may need a different screening schedule for cervical cancer. Talk to a health care provider about your history ( Credits to cancer.org)

Cervical Cancer:

Overview

Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with around 660 000 new cases in 2022. In the same year, about 94% of the 350 000 deaths caused by cervical cancer occurred in low- and middle-income countries.

Causes

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which can affect the skin, genital area and throat. Almost all sexually active people will be infected at some point in their lives, usually without symptoms...

Prevention

  • Boosting public awareness, access to information and services are key to prevention and control across the life course. 
  • Being vaccinated at age 9–14 years is a highly effective way to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
  • Screening from the age of 30 (25 years in women living with HIV) can detect cervical disease, which when treated, also prevents cervical cancer.
  • At any age with symptoms or concerns, early detection followed by prompt quality treatment can cure cervical cancer.

2030 Control Targets

  • 90% of Girls fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine by 15 years of age
  • 70% of women screened with an effective test at 35 and 45 years of age.
  • 90% of women  identified with cervical disease receive treatment & care

Primary Prevention:

  • Cervical cancer is caused by a virus – Human Papilloma Virus.
  • 80% of cervical cancers in India can be prevented by HPV vaccination. 3
  • HPV vaccination is safe and provides long lasting protection.4
  • HPV vaccination is most protective when given to girls between the ages of 9-14 years.
  • HPV vaccination is given in 2 doses, 6 months apart.
  • 2 HPV vaccines are available in India (Cervarix and Gardasil). ( References: WHO

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