Read on Twitter
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women 
According to @WHO ,in 2018, up to 311,000 women died from the disease- but there is also good news.
Here’s some vital facts you should know!
THREAD
According to @WHO ,in 2018, up to 311,000 women died from the disease- but there is also good news.
Here’s some vital facts you should know!
THREAD
#CervicalCancer starts in the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus (womb) and spreads to other tissues and body organs.
99% of all cases are linked to infections due to human papilloma viruses (HPV) which is very common and can be contracted through sexual contact.
2/7
99% of all cases are linked to infections due to human papilloma viruses (HPV) which is very common and can be contracted through sexual contact.
2/7
Thankfully, cervical cancer can be prevented by several ways like:
HPV Vaccination:This helps to protect against cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers, among others.
Pap Smear:It is a routine screening test that has helped reduce cervical cancer cancer by about 60% globally.
HPV Vaccination:This helps to protect against cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers, among others.Pap Smear:It is a routine screening test that has helped reduce cervical cancer cancer by about 60% globally.
Cervical cancer is often detected early and when found in the precancerous stage, it is 100% curable with proper treatment and follow-up.
When detected early, it has a high survival rates, which is great!
4/7
When detected early, it has a high survival rates, which is great!
4/7
How to know if you are at risk?
Some factors that may increase your chance of getting a disease include:
Age of 30+ in women
Having a Human Papilloma Virus infection
Smoking (doubles your risk)
Not getting screened (reduces chances of detection)
5/7
Some factors that may increase your chance of getting a disease include:
Age of 30+ in womenHaving a Human Papilloma Virus infection Smoking (doubles your risk) Not getting screened (reduces chances of detection)5/7
It is also important to note that cervical cancer typically does not show symptoms ar an early stage, so SCREENING AND VACCINATION are vital.
Got any questions/ comments?
Reply/ Quote this tweet and we will respond.
We are still your source for affordable and genuine medications in Nigeria.
Send a DM or Call/ WhatsApp +234 808 275 1466 for enquiries.
Reply/ Quote this tweet and we will respond.
We are still your source for affordable and genuine medications in Nigeria.
Send a DM or Call/ WhatsApp +234 808 275 1466 for enquiries.
