Cervical Cancer : Screening, Treatment and Prevention

On 8th March RC Bardhaman Heritage organised an awareness programme on "Cervical Cancer : Screening, Treatment and Prevention" at Jamalpur Mahavidyalaya. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women and the seventh most common cancer overal in the world l. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in India (after cardiovascular disease). The five most frequent cancers affecting women in India are breast, cervical, oral cavity, lung, and colorectal cancer. More women die from cervical cancer in India than in any other country. Cancers of major public health relevance such as breast, oral, cervical, gastric, lung, and colorectal cancer can be cured if detected early and treated adequately. In India, there is need for more health education to sensitize the public of the health effects of cervical cancer. Although cervical cancer screening has been offered in India, only a few females know about it. The objective of this programme was to educate the students of this college toward cervical cancer screening, treatment and prevention.

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