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Meet Andrew and Brittany. Andrew was diagnosed with HPV-related throat cancer in 2019 after noticing a lump on his neck. He has since developed a rare airways disease due to radiation for #headandneckcancer and can no longer eat orally, only liquid through his PEG tube. Brittany, Andrew’s daughter, is an ambassador for #HANCA and the pair is keen to start a conversation around #HPV and #HNC, ensuring all Australians are aware that HPV does not only cause cervical cancer, it causes 70% of Tonsil and Base of Tongue Cancers. With a vaccine now available for all Australian high school children, there is hope that other families will not have to go through what Andrew and Brittany’s family has. Help Andrew and Brittany start a conversation about: 🧣 the increasing incidence of HPV related cancers in healthy, non-smokers aged 35 – 55. 🧣 70% of Tonsil and Base of Tongue Cancers (Oropharyngeal Cancer) now caused by HPV 🧣 the importance of protecting children with the HPV vaccine Buy a Patchwork Girl scarf today and wear it your way this May, to help HANCA continue to support, educate and advocate for those living with Head and Neck Cancer: https://lnkd.in/gEfKt-Dn #HPVvaccine #scarfstories #startaconversation #TonsilCancer #ThroatCancer #Pegtube #tracheostomy #TongueCancer #OralCancer #HeadandNeckCancer #HPVrelatedcancer #changingfaceofHNC #silkscarf #fundraiser #cancerfundraiser #MothersDay #Heirloom #generations #changingfaceofHNC #ThroatCancer #OralCancer #mothersdaygift

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Advancing HPV Elimination in the Region On the occasion of Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, we at EM-NCDA, through our HPV MENA Coalition, are driving efforts to eliminate HPV-related cancers in the region. Since 2018, we have been working with key stakeholders to: ✔ Advocate for free, gender-neutral, school-based HPV vaccination ✔ Foster collaboration to share knowledge and best practices ✔ Provide resources to empower advocacy ✔ Monitor progress and ensure accountability Together, we are working towards a future free of cervical cancer. 💙 #CervicalCancerElimination #HPVPrevention #EMNCDA #HPVMENACoalition 

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week! Cervical cancer is the 14th most common cancer in females in the UK, with 2 incredibly effective methods of prevention: HPV Vaccination and Cervical Screening. This week I urge women and those with a cervix to engage in material shared by the NHS, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), and your local health and community centres. Cervical Screening Awareness Week encourages those at risk of developing cervical cancer to take the time to find out more about why screening exists, how the process works, and what the risks are if you don’t attend your regular screens. The aim is not to enforce or scare people with statistics and quotes, but rather inform using real-life experiences. Information shared by charities and health boards is there to tell readers of the ease of the process, and things you can do before, during and after your screening that can improve your comfort, decrease anxiety or worry and ultimately improve the overall experience. Macmillan cancer support has an FAQ page on their website dedicated to cervical screening, as well as an online community where you can ask your own question and converse with those with similar experiences or worries. This is available all year round, but is highlighted during this important week. During this week please take the time to catch up with your friends and family who should be attending their cervical screening, and make sure each individual knows the wide range of physical and virtual support available to them! 🫶🏻 #cervicalscreeningawarenessweek #cervicalcancer #cervicalscreening

🎗️April 7th marked the Cervical Cancer Beat HPV Run, a powerful stride towards raising awareness and emphasizing the crucial role of cancer prevention. Together, we run to educate, empower, and advocate for early detection and vaccination against HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer. Let's continue to unite in the fight against this preventable disease, ensuring every individual has access to life-saving information and resources. Together, we can beat HPV and protect future generations. #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVPrevention #BeatHPVRun"

For me, gender-neutral HPV vaccination is personal. Growing up in Nigeria, I’ve seen how preventable cancers have taken a toll on families. We’ve long thought HPV is just a women’s issue, but that’s not true. Men are affected too, and knowing that something as simple as a vaccine could change lives makes this an urgent priority. When I heard about the global push for equal access to this vaccine, it struck me deeply. It’s about fairness—protecting everyone, no matter their gender, and preventing unnecessary suffering in the future. #HPV #Prevention #MensHealth #WomensHealth #ProtectOurFuture

This is a crucial step in the right direction. The focus on Gender Neutral Vaccination is a no brainer! It is a public health matter. We can SAVE LIVES. It WILL save COST down the line. We need to WIN this one ... we need to vaccinate boys and girls. WE ARE ONE community. Let's focus on affordability so that we can achieve equitable access for ALL countries, ALL populations, ALL genders #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClosetheEquityGap #GVN #HPV Cancer Alliance (South Africa) Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Health Organization Peter Baker Nomonde Mbatani Rakiya Saidu Garron Gsell Andrew Oberholzer Torsten Koehler Yvette Raphael Wim Vandevelde Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed Liza Barrie peter ng'ola owiti

What I’ve Learnt from Prepping for a 10K Fundraiser (as a someone who doesn’t run) Feel the fear and do it anyway ! Here’s why: 1. Commitment to Yourself Matters: While telling everyone online adds a delightful layer of ✨accountability✨, self-trust is built by sticking to your word and your commitments. Do what you say you’re going to do, especially when no one is watching ! 2. There Will Never Be a “Perfect Time”: Whether it’s “too hot,” “too cold,” or “too nice a day to ruin with a run”. Waiting for the “right” moment will leave you waiting forever. Run in all conditions — literally and figuratively. 3. You’ll Surprise Yourself: You’ll be amazed how far you can go once you take that first step. With a great support network, you can go even further ! Six weeks ago, I could barely breathe while running—now I can sing (badly🫢) while I run ! — I’m committed to Cervical Cancer Prevention, personally and professionally. With an effective vaccine and accessible screening options, like home-test HPV kits from Daye, I know Cervical Cancer will be a thing of the past - I’m just impatient and would like to get there faster ! Through this fundraiser, CerviHealth will be sharing with hundreds of school children, for the cost of £0.00 (bargain), about the preventability of cervical cancer ! So, on August 26th, I know I’ll be proud of two things: 1. Running my first 10K —something I couldn’t have done without everyone’s support ! 2. CerviHealth’s commitment to providing FREE talks at schools for at least two months (so far -but with continued support, we can reach a six-month goal !) Thank you for reading — especially if you’re currently in the London experiencing the mini heatwave — it’s too hot to think, let alone read ! (Here’s a little overview of the last few weeks of running 👇)

Thousands of U.S. women die each year from this preventable cancer. HPV vaccination is a powerful tool in preventing cervical cancer. Check out this insightful article from The Wall Street Journal to learn more about the rising rates and how Alabama is a leader in efforts to prevent this cancer. Together, we can raise awareness and save lives! 💕 #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVVaccination #PreventionIsKey 🌟 https://lnkd.in/ePBqyyXK

Education and awareness are key to #PreventHPV and #EndCervicalCancer, a disease that leads to 340,000 deaths each year. The #GlobalHPVConsortium is committed to expanding HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening, supporting additional treatments, and making sure at-risk populations have the information they need. More on our mission ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/geS3aZ7j

March 4 is HPV Awareness Day. This is a good time to learn about HPV, its link to cervical and other cancers, and how you can prevent this through HPV vaccination. Learn more about research that led to the HPV vaccine and how it works on the #MNCCTN blog: https://lnkd.in/gzaNSt6W #HPVAwareness #cervicalcancer #cancer #cancerresearch #clinicaltrials