Around 90% of women in Ahmedabad are not aware of the dangers posed by cervical cancer, a survey by American Cancer Society (ACS) has found.
ACS is working along with Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GC&RI), CBCC, Ahmedabad Obstetrics & Gynecological Society (AOGS) and Karuna Kare Foundation (KKF) to promote awareness of the disease in the country and to encourage early detection of the cancer.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. It is estimated that 73,000 women in India die every year of cervical cancer.
Source-Medindia
About Cancer in Women
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Vaccine To Protect Against Cervical Cancer Approved
For the first time women will have a vaccine to protect themselves from cervical cancer as the United States has approved.
For the first time women will have a vaccine to protect themselves from cervical cancer as the United States has approved.
