BrachyDOSE Newsletter | January

January is recognized as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Cervical cancer, primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), affects thousands of women worldwide each year. Awareness initiatives during this month aim to educate individuals about prevention, early detection, and treatment options.

Moreover, this month serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting research and advocacy efforts. Communities and organizations globally are working tirelessly to improve access to screenings and vaccinations, particularly in underserved populations.

As professionals, we can contribute to this cause by sharing information, encouraging conversations around cervical health, and supporting initiatives focused on education and prevention. Let’s harness the power of our networks this January to raise awareness and empower individuals to take charge of their health. Together, we can make strides toward reducing the incidence of cervical cancer for future generations.

Explore these resources to gain insights into cervical cancer prevention methods and to find programs that may be available in your area:

• World Health Organization (WHO):

Website:?WHO - Cervical Cancer

Provides global statistics, prevention strategies, and international guidelines.

• National Cervical Cancer Coalition:

Website:?NCCC

Focuses on education and advocacy for cervical cancer prevention and support.

• Valstybin? ligoni? kasa:

Website: VLK

Provides information about cervical cancer prevention program in Lithuania

Previous events

• Ready2Scale program was successfully completed on December 31st, 2024. Curious to find out more about the BrachyDOSE and Ready2Scale program? Enjoy the interview with our CEO Neringa here.
• BrachyDOSE received the "Startup of the Year" nomination at Tech-Park Kaunas and Kaunas IN awards for startups

Photo by Tech-Park Kaunas

Upcoming events

• On January 29-31st we are going to attend sTARTUp Day 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.

BrachyDOSE team

www.brachydose.net | [email protected] | K. Bar?ausko g. 59-B507, Kaunas, Lithuania