Shaihana Alaqeel, PhD.’s Post

Womens' Health - Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer in women. Worldwide, the death rate from cervical cancer is 350,000 women per year. Each year 660,000 cases are detected. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established a goal of reducing the annual incidence of new cases from 13 to 4 or less per 100,000 by 2030. Now there are vaccines for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) that prevent or ameliorate the disease. There are multiple methods for detection and treatment. The goal is attainable. Include a pelvic exam and a breast exam in your annual physical.

🌍 Today is Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action which marks 4 years of the global movement! As of 2022, cervical cancer affects over 660,000 women globally, with more than 350,000 deaths—and it’s completely preventable. In the U.S. alone, @AmericanCancerSociety predicts in 2024 that 13,820 women will be diagnosed and 4,360 lives will be lost to this disease💉 The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent up to 90% of cervical cancers. If everyone were vaccinated at the recommended age, we could eliminate cervical cancer worldwide within a generation. Coupled with routine screenings, this goal is within reach! • • • #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVvaccine #EndCervicalCancer #VAX2STOPCANCER

Hey, RH Fam. As u are all aware, January is cervical cancer awareness month 🤩🤩🤩🤩🙌🙌 . Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women. It is caused by certain strains of Human Papilloma Virus, which is sexually transmitted. If HPV infection persists ( commonly in patients with low immunity) it leads to cervical cancer. As RH providers, Angela Anzeze and Paul Koigi encourage you to get your pap smears, HPV DNA testing, and vaccinations done as soon as possible to prevent cervical cancer. If diagnosed early, cervical cancer is curable 🏥🩺. Have you done your pap smear 🔬? Don't be afraid - we will happily assist you to get it done! We are hear to help. Join the fight in prevention of cervical cancer 💪💪 Let's do this RH fam💃🙌👊 Like, comment, follow and share, and reach out to us for consultation 🤝. #drpaulkoigi #dranzeze #cervicalcancer #kenya #awareness #collaboration #letsdothis https://lnkd.in/djNd2eeG

Shielding Futures: Cervical Cancer Prevention Starts Now! 🌟 Did you know that cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women globally? 🌍 In India, it’s the 2nd most common, with alarming statistics revealing that every 7 minutes, a woman loses her life to this preventable disease. ⏳💔 What’s truly shocking is that despite these numbers, cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer. 🎗️ The HPV vaccine is a game-changer, offering protection against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. 💉 Early detection through regular screening is also crucial, yet many women are unaware of the innovative screening technologies available today. Imagine a world where no woman has to fear cervical cancer. 🌈 Early detection is key, and traditional methods like the Pap smear and HPV DNA tests have been instrumental in identifying precancerous changes and HPV infections, which are the leading causes of cervical cancer. 🩺💖 These tests have saved countless lives by enabling early intervention. But there’s still more to do. Are you aware of any recent advancements or alternative methods in cervical cancer screening? 🤔💡 Let’s come together to share knowledge, increase awareness, and make a difference. Comment below or connect with me to discuss further! 📩 #CervicalCancerAwareness #WomensHealth #HPV #HealthcareInnovation #PreventionIsBetterThanCure

In India, cervical cancer remains a significant health issue, accounting for nearly one-fourth of the global cervical cancer burden. Each year, there are approximately 1,23,907 new cases and around 77,348 deaths attributed to cervical cancer in the country. This high incidence and mortality rate are largely due to limited access to screening and early detection services, as well as low awareness about preventive measures. Efforts to improve vaccination coverage against HPV and increase the availability of reliable screening tests like the HPV DNA test are critical in reducing the cervical cancer burden in India.

Cervical cancer is a major issue in India, but we can change that! Let's all do our part to spread awareness about HPV vaccination and regular screenings. Early detection is key to fighting this disease! #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPVVaccination #PreventionIsKey

🔎Spotlighting: Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer is a rare gynecological cancer, accounting for only about 4% of cases, but early detection is key to survival. Like cervical and vaginal cancers, HPV is a significant risk factor, especially high-risk strains that can lead to precancerous changes. The incidence of vulvar cancer is rising among younger women, largely due to HPV infections. While it has an 86% 5-year survival rate when caught early, that rate drops significantly if it spreads. Early detection is key to survival! Raising awareness and promoting HPV vaccination is crucial for protection at all ages…young or old! Stay tuned for more vulvar cancer spotlight information ⭐️ • • • • • • #Vulvar #vulvarcancer #hpv #hpvvaccine #gynecological #Immunitycommunity #SpreadKnowledgeSaveLives

Could we have an opportunity to turn the corner with closing the disparity gap with cervical cancer? Per the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Racial disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality across the U.S. are large, with Black women 30% more likely to develop and 60% more likely to die from cervical cancer than non-Hispanic White women.  Hispanic women have a 51% higher age-adjusted incidence of cervical cancer than non-Hispanic White women. Despite better survival after diagnosis, their mortality rates are around 20% higher. The FDA approved self-swabbing and collection for HPV tests that could increase access to many. This may be a game changer in combination with the HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer is one of the slow growing cancers that can be cured with early detection. The vaccine has also tremendously decreased new diagnoses of high-risk HPV strains that typically lead to cervical cancer. Ladies, if you have not obtained cervical cancer screening, please make sure that you are up to date, as there are different testing schedules determined by age and risk level. #healthcareinnovation #cancerscreening #cancerprevention #cervicalcancer Article in comments 🔽

Encouraging more people to attend for cervical screening is a critical battle if we are going to win the war against cervical cancer.🔬💙👇 And reducing barriers to HPV screening by enabling women and people with a cervix to self-collect their own sample is key to this. That’s why it’s great news to see the positive results from the HPValidate study, which was set up to evaluate the accuracy and acceptability of self-sampling for HPV in comparison with standard clinician-taken cervical screening tests. The findings of the study contribute to an increasingly positive and growing evidence base on the use of HPV self-sampling in cervical screening. Disease Area Manager for Women's Health Kate Quinney, shared her thoughts with us today from the International Papillomavirus Conference (IPVC 2024): "Whilst more research is needed, these results show that it is crucial that we make cervical screening easier by introducing innovations like self-sampling, alongside the current cervical screening programme. This can only help us to protect more people from this highly preventable cancer." The NHS has made a commitment to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, which would save thousands of lives every year in England. The introduction of self-sampling to the HPV Screening Programme could help to achieve this. #WomensHealth #Healthcare #HPV #CervicalCancer #HealthcareInnovation #Roche

Cervical cancer should be a disease of the past, like Polio. But the elimination of cervical cancer in our lifetime is genuinely within reach! 🤩 The new HPV test for cervical screening is a quick swab that you can do yourself in private, or a nurse can help you with it if you like. This is a much better test because: 💜 It's looking for the presence of the HPV virus. There's over 100 different types of the HPV virus, and only a few are high-risk types that can lead to cervical cancer. 💜 It’s more likely to be taken up (compared with the smear) 💜 It's empowering and non invasive! Please book your screening in with your nurse if you're due or overdue. It can save your life. Read the full article on the mahi being done to eliminate cervical cancer in Aotearoa here: https://buff.ly/4dEJbE2 #cervicalscreening #cervicalcancer #hpv #hpvtest #whwnz #womenshealth #womenshealthweek