Raise Awareness Of Cervical Cancer This Week

This week is Cervical Cancer awareness week

🟣Share to raise awareness 🟣

We kindly ask all our followers to share this post, to raise awareness and help to prevent deaths from cervical cancer.In 2018, 570,000 people were diagnosed with cervical cancer, of which 311.000 sadly died of the disease. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are linked to HPV infection. Early diagnosis, and early intervention are key to surviving this disease.*

Symptoms include:

🟣Abnormal vaginal bleeding.

🟣Bleeding between periods.

🟣Bleeding during intercourse.

🟣Pain during intercourse.

🟣Constant Fatigue

🟣Nausea

🟣Discomfort whilst urinating

🟣Unexplained weight loss

🟣Changes in vaginal discharge

🟣Pain in the legs.

🟣Pelvic pain

Please note that everyone’s body is different and the symptoms experienced vary from person to person. 

Ensure that you take regular smear tests, don’t put them off in fear. The test takes a few minutes, and you will usually have the results within 1-2 weeks (usually earlier if you need further investigation.

*Data taken from WHO (World Health Organisation).

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