The passing of model and actress Poonam Pandey at the age of 32 following a battle with cervical cancer has brought attention to the pressing issues of insufficient awareness, the importance of preventive measures, and the existing stigma surrounding this form of cancer. It also underscores the fact that a vaccine exists, offering a means of preventing cervical cancer, especially when administered to girls before puberty.
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Pandey’s manager reveal that the actor was diagnos during the advanced stages of the disease, highlighting the critical need for early detection and regular screenings. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most prevalent cancer among women in India, emphasizing the urgency of raising awareness about its symptoms, risk factors, and available preventive measures.
Understanding Cervical Cancer: HPV and Abnormal Cell Growth
Abnormal cells start growing and clustering around the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is cause by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitt during sex. Although the virus is remove by the body’s immune system, if it’s a high risk one, like HPV 16 or HPV 18, the chances of it remaining stubborn and causing cancer jump. There are 200 HPV viruses that sexually active people are infect with at some point in their lives.
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Cervical Cancer: Silent Progression and Late-Stage Indicators
No discernible symptoms in the early stages. In the later stages, patient reports unusual vaginal bleeding, including post-coital bleeding, bleeding between periods or after menopause, watery or foul-smelling vaginal discharge and pelvic pain.