How to make a strong Cervical Cancer free society?

Certain foods may help protect you against cervical cancer . While there is no such thing as a magical food that will keep you cancer-free, a diet high in flavonoids, folate and carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables can help the body fight the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection – a major cause of cervical cancer. A study published in the journal Cancer Research found that certain chemical compounds — indicating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables — helped prevent the progression of persistent high-risk HPV infection to cervical cancer. Experts suggest a plant-based diet made up of nutritious foods rich in flavonoids, folate and carotenoids in all meals throughout the day. Flavonoids are chemical compounds in fruits and vegetables that are thought to be a leading source protection against cancer. A few examples of flavonoid-rich foods include apples, asparagus (shatavari) black beans (kala ghewda), broccoli, cabbage, cranberries, garlic, lettuce, lima beans ...

My name is Vandanabai Ghaiwat. I live in Sarati, a remote village located in Sillod Taluka of Aurangabad. We are about 110 kms away from the main city and our village is devoid of any health facility. Travelling to Aurangabad city is an expensive affair and we try avoiding the visit to the hospital because of our modest background. But thanks to GeBBS Foundation , I could get a health check-up done close to my home. There have been quite a few health camps in our village. However, not many villagers were benefited due a lack of access and a general awareness. But during this camp held by GeBBS Foundation, the volunteers have provided me complete support right till my Hysterectomy, which was suggested after my health check-up. I am completely hale and hearty now and it is heartening when the volunteers at GeBBS Foundation continue to enquire about my health over phone on a regular basis. It gives me immense joy thinking that many more women like me from my village...

Sometimes, one unfortunate incident changes your life forever. Incidents like these do not even give you a chance to recover easily. I am Rukhmanbai Ghorpade and I too faced a similar situation in my life. We have been living outside the village for work reasons. My son works as a labourer. We have had a hand-to-mouth existence through menial jobs. One day, an ASHA worker – Kasabai Agle from my village Keligawhan (located in Badnapur taluka of Jalna district, Maharashtra) informed me about a breast lump screening camp being held in our village. The ASHA worker filled a survey form to get me enrolled for the camp. On the day of the camp, she herself came to take me to the camp. The lady doctor at the camp prescribed a mammography for me at MGM Hospital, Aurangabad. Two weeks later, after conducting the investigation, I was suggested a biopsy by the doctor. For this, I was admitted to the hospital. Five days later, I was informed about my disease. For a moment, my worl...