1 PAP Smear test can save your life

-

PAP Smear test can save a life! A PAP Smear test done in every 3 years can prevent Cervical Cancer. Women in rural India have shied away from talking about the precaution of the disease or getting themselves tested. Things like fear, embarrassment and anxiety act as a barrier to go through the PAP Smear test. These are some of the factors that have increased the risk of cervical cancer amongst women in rural India. Women in rural India are not proactive and due to the lack of awareness, many acquire this life-threatening disease.

We at GeBBS Foundation are aware that Cervical Cancer is a preventable disease if detected early. We know that regular awareness and early screening might decrease the mortality associated with it. Hence with our partners - MGM and Zillah Parishad enable women to be aware about Cervical Cancer symptoms and thereby reducing inhibitions associated with the screening program. We have a fantastic group of MGM doctors and Zillah Parishad’s Asha volunteers who are absolutely committed to assist us in providing support in detecting Cervical Cancer and protecting the rural women.
To gain an understanding of the disease and the importance of Smear test Dr. Akhilesh Malode (a Resident doctor of MGM) shares his insight: “Pap smear tests are not enjoyable, but attending this test provides a high degree of protection against developing it. The initiative taken by GeBBSFoundation is commendable. Their mobile van ' clinic on wheels' provide the best medical equipments. We, the doctors and nurses from MGM are experienced and we can make things easier for you. This test provides the best protection against cervical cancer, if not treated on time it could develop into cancer.”

 To read about our activities visit http://www.gebbsfoundation.org/



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Building back better for the next normal

-
Image
  Access to   a healthcare facility is vital for good health, but people in rural areas face several healthcare access barriers. Hence, they are unable to achieve the best health services. Currently, the COVID-19 stigma has worsened the situation in rural India. Due to the lack of proper awareness, people in the rural areas have a misconception that healthcare professionals are sources of infection and they will force people to be removed from their families into quarantine centers. So, they limit their ability to obtain the care they need from healthcare professionals. This not only increases COVID-19 cases but also lags in recovery and progress. Despite all these COVID-19 challenges, the commitment and innovative spirit of GeBBS Foundation volunteers remain steadfast. Together they have taken various approaches to prevent cervical cancer as well as spread awareness on the pandemic trajectory in the rural areas. The volunteers even during these difficult times visited different vill
Read more

Continuous attention on cervical cancer prevention

-
Image
  Precancers grow very slowly, hence getting screened regularly will prevent precancers from becoming cervical cancer. Screening for cervical cancer is recommended at the age of 25 and it should be done every 5 years. Cervical cancer is very rare before the age of 25, hence women between the age group 25-65 years should do their PAP test at regular intervals. The goal of cervical cancer screening is to find precancers early so that they can be treated before they develop into cancer. Screening can also find cervical cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat. There are 2 types of the cervical cancer screening test, they are: The HPV test looks for infection by high‐risk types of HPV that are more likely to cause precancers and cancers in the cervix. The Pap test looks at the cells taken from the cervix to find changes that might be cancer or precancers. For women living in low-income settings with limited financial, cultural, or and lack of quality medical care it is d
Read more

Fighting COVID-19 and Cervical Cancer Together

-
Image
  Healthcare and medical aid is at times weak in rural India.   In many areas there are no formal hospitals and clinics in rural places hence, they mostly have to depend on untrained healthcare workers. Over two-thirds of these rural health providers have no medical training. But these providers are the only medical support for most of the rural population. Now the COVID-19 stigma has worsened the situation in rural India. Due to the lack of proper awareness, people in the rural areas have a misconception that healthcare professionals are sources of infection and they will force people to be removed from their families into quarantine centers. These quarantine centers are viewed with suspicion and fear. This not only increases COVID-19 cases but also lags in recovery and progress. The challenge of COVID-19 has shown us the importance of good health. So, despite all the COVID-19 challenges, the commitment and innovative spirit of GeBBS Foundation volunteers remains steadfast. Togethe
Read more