Cancer is preceded by precancerous changes in the cervix that remain for several years before becoming cancer and these changes can be readily detectable by screening and effectively treatable.
Police women, participating in the screening program, had access to scientifically advanced cancer diagnostics including the Gold Standard HPV test.
It is important to empower the woman with knowledge on the right approach to health and wellness. Educating women on preventing life-threatening diseases like cancer is critical to accomplish goals focused on women’s health and in breaking the biases.
It is the 4th of March –– the INTERNATIONAL HPV AWARENESS DAY. On this day organizations like Karkinos Healthcare create awareness on the dangers of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes cervical cancer and the importance of vaccination.
The partnership with Westminster Hospital further strengthens our intent to address the cancer burden in citizens across Chennai and Tamil Nadu, especially for those who might otherwise be unable to receive these life-saving facilities.
Cervical cancer is an eminently preventable disease and amenable for elimination, provided women are vaccinated against HPV infection and screened regularly.
Together, Karkinos Healthcare and GenWorks will provide primary screening through HPV DNA tests, and confirmatory diagnoses through colposcopy at the clinics and hospitals of the partner gynecologists.
By Dr. R. Sankaranarayanan – Director, Preventive Oncology, Karkinos Healthcare
Cancer ― the Emperor of all Maladies ― is one of the greatest health challenges to mankind and is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. I have personally seen the disease to devastate families and to drag people to extreme poverty.
