Cervical Cancer: Awareness & More that matter

Prevention and Early Detection: The Key to Winning the Fight

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, along with regular Pap smears and HPV tests, significantly reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer. Yet, many women around the world are still hesitant to get screened, often due to misinformation, cultural stigma, or lack of awareness.

Celebrities like Eva Longoria, who advocates for women's health issues, and Michelle Obama, who has raised awareness about the importance of healthcare access, have been instrumental in encouraging more women to prioritize their health and get vaccinated or screened for HPV.

How to reduce risk of Cervical Cancer Risk:

How You Can Take Action

While celebrities’ voices are powerful, the responsibility to spread awareness about cervical cancer belongs to all of us. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Whether you’re a celebrity or not, cervical cancer is a global health issue that can impact anyone. But together, through awareness, vaccination, and regular screenings, we can change the narrative and make cervical cancer a thing of the past.

Celebrities may be in the spotlight, but each of us has the power to use our voice and ensure that cervical cancer doesn’t take another life. Let's continue the conversation and make cervical cancer a topic we no longer shy away from.

Everyone is a celebrity, once He or She spread awareness regarding Cervical Cancer to help women prevent it. Let us share it widely to ensure Good Health brings smiles to women.

As a Gynecologist, I am committed to make women aware of various aspects of cervical cancer and ensure that they go for predictive measures such as Vaccination, and healthy lifestyle.

So, what is the summary, the Pros and Cons of the awareness or protection cycle are as below:

What Causes Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is primarily caused by persistent infections with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of over 200 related viruses. While most HPV infections are harmless and resolve on their own, certain high-risk strains—like HPV-16 and HPV-18—are responsible for approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases worldwide.

The good news? These high-risk HPV strains are preventable through vaccination.

How Do HPV Vaccines Work?

HPV vaccines are designed to protect against the most common high-risk types of the virus. By introducing harmless, virus-like particles into the body, the vaccine stimulates the immune system to recognize and fight off HPV infections if encountered later in life.

There are three widely used HPV vaccines:

• Gardasil?: Covers HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
• Gardasil 9?: Protects against nine HPV types, including 16, 18, and others associated with cervical and other cancers.
• Cervarix?: Focuses on types 16 and 18.

These vaccines are most effective when given before any exposure to HPV, which is why they are recommended for preteens (typically ages 9–12) but can also benefit individuals up to 45 years old.

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MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology

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