How to make a strong Cervical Cancer free society?

Cervical Cancer affected me many years ago when I faced severe uterus pain. The unbearable pain made me visit a small clinic in my village – Gundachi Wadi. The doctor in the clinic prescribed few medicines which provided temporary relief. Eventually I felt that something wasn’t right and hence I got myself rechecked by the doctor who suggested me to visit a hospital. Due to my financial condition and plenty of other challenges such as family responsibilities and the nature of my work, I failed to take a second opinion and visit the hospital.   Finally, on 11th of August, Parveen Ali- an ASHA volunteer visited my place. She was the first person to make me aware about Cervical cancer and the importance of healthcare check-ups. She informed me about the screening camps which were taking place in my village. Parveen handed me a form which I had to fill up. That is when I realized that I was familiar with the symptoms which were mentioned in the form. I immediately dec...

A PAP Smear test is not a popular activity, but the 5 minutes procedure is the most essential and lifesaving test for women. Hence it is very important for all women to get the right information about PAP Smear and its significance to ease the fear of the medical tests. This test is essential for detecting Cervical Cancer. It is always a best practice for all women between the age group of 21 to 65 to plan an annual visit for cervical cancer examination, which is PAP Smear test or HPV test. It not just tells women about the risk of cervical cancer but also warns women about several gynecological issues. To reduce the mortality rate of cervical cancer in the rural areas, we organize regular healthcare check-up camps in the rural areas of Aurangabad. These camps are conducted in various villages where, medical check-ups are done in our well-equipped mobile van ‘Clinic on Wheels’. Here, we offer a free Pap Smear and Calposcopy tests along with the general medical check-ups. T...

Cervical cancer does not reveal any symptoms during its early stage. This Cancer can only be diagnosed through a PAP Smear screening test. Hence to reduce the risk factor, all women are recommended to go through this test at least once every 3 years until the age of 30. There are thousands of women who miss to evaluate their general state of health and increase the risk of developing Cervical Cancer. This scenario is predominant in rural India. So it is important to do an early check-up and have a better chance of successful treatment. The mortality rate of Cervical Cancer is much higher in the rural areas and India tops the list globally. This being a 100% preventable disease, women must be aware about the symptoms. To eradicate this, it is important that rural areas should have regular awareness and detection programs. To bring in the change we want to see, we, GeBBS Foundation regularly spread awareness and organize healthcare camps in the rural areas of Aurangabad. Th...