How to make a strong Cervical Cancer free society?

Cervical cancer affects the cervix, which is the entrance to the uterus. When cells in the cervix become abnormal and multiply rapidly, cervical cancer can develop. Cervical cancer can be life-threatening if it goes undetected or untreated. A specific type of virus called human papilloma virus (HPV) causes almost all of the cases of cervical cancer. It occurs most commonly in women over 30 years. Examples of symptoms associated with cervical cancer include: ·        Abnormal bleeding, such as bleeding between menstrual periods, after intercourse, after a pelvic exam, or after menopause ·          Foul smelling white discharge ·          Low back pain ·          Pelvic pain ·          Urinating more frequently ·          Painful urin...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among urban Indian females, and the second most common among the rural Indian women. After you have been diagnosed with primary breast cancer, your specialist team will discuss your treatment options with you and their possible side effects. Your cancer care does not end when the active cancer treatment has finished. After treatment for breast cancer, follow-up care is important to help maintain good health, manage any side effects from treatment, watch for signs of a relapse, and screen for other types of cancer. Your health care team will continue to check on the cancer relapse, manage any side effects, and monitor your overall health. This is also a good time to talk with your doctor about who will lead your follow-up care. You and your doctor should work together to develop a personalized follow-up care plan which may include regular physical examinations and other medical tests to monitor your recovery during the coming months a...

If you have cervical cancer, your cancer care team will talk with you about treatment options. Your treatment plan will depend on your age, your overall health, and your personal preferences. Your cancer care team may include the following people: ·          A gynecologist: a doctor who treats diseases of the female reproductive system ·          A gynecologic oncologist: a doctor who specializes in cancers of the female reproductive system ·          A medical oncologist: a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer ·          A radiation oncologist: a doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer Many other specialists may be involved in your care which including nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals. ·    ...

Exercise is an important part of a cancer treatment plan. It can help you to improve your physical function as well as the quality of your life. With the right guidance and precautions, exercise is absolutely safe and practicable. Too much rest can lead to loss of body function, muscle weakness and reduced motion range. Hence, many cancer care teams urge their patients to be as physically active as possible during cancer treatment. Regular exercise can greatly improve physical and mental health during every phase of cancer treatment. A well-designed exercise plan during and after treatment may be able to: Improve balance, lower risk of falls and broken bones Lessen symptoms of tiredness (fatigue) Reduce the risk of depression and anxiety Prevent weight gain and obesity Improve blood flow and lower the risk of blood clots Make you less dependent on others for help with daily activities Lower the chance of having physical side effects such as neuropathy, lymphede...