Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, affecting about 1 in 8 in their lifetime? According to a WHO study released in March this year, around 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and the number is estimated to rise to 3 million by 2040. Indian …
In layman terms, cervix is the mouth of the uterus and various factors such as HPV (Human papilloma virus – causes 95% of cervical cancers), multiple sexual partners, cigarette smoking, immunodeficiency, etc. can lead to an increased incidence of cervical cancers. Cervical cancers are one of the most dangerous cancers and is currently one of …
The Pap smear, also known as the Pap test, is a method for screening women for cervical cancer. It entails gathering cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus located at the top of the vagina. An early detection of cervical cancer through a Pap smear increases the likelihood of successful treatment. Additionally, …