03/02/2026
A Case of "CERVICAL CANCER"in 51 years old lady.
Having complain of unusual vaginal bleeding and discharge.
HPV screening also done and HPV 16 and 45 "positive "
Awareness Month is observed every January to increase awareness about prevention, HPV vaccination, and early screening.
Key takeaways regarding Cervical Cancer Awareness Month:
Purpose: To promote awareness, education, and screenings to reduce cervical cancer, which is highly preventable.
Key Prevention Strategies: HPV vaccination, regular screenings (Pap tests), and timely, effective treatment.
Target Audience: All women and individuals with a cervix, especially those between 35 and 45 years old.
Key Symptoms to Watch: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, unusual discharge, or persistent pelvic pain.
Global Goal: The WHO aims to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2120, focusing on 90% HPV vaccination, 70% screening, and 90% treatment for those with pre-cancer/cancer.