Cervical Cancer Awareness India

Help us end the stigma and spread the word about cervical cancer. Join us with #EndCervicalCancer #LetsTalk #HPV Learn more here:

[Cervical Cancer Awareness India @ccam_cervical]

#CervicalCancer is preventable! This #WorldCancerDay, let’s come together to empower women to #TakeCharge of their health.

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@QueenIndiBee @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint As of now, it is available in the private-sector hospitals, private practitioners, and some NGOs. In Delhi, vaccination can be done at Delhi State Cancer Institute for free. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@vaishalisood @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint Two HPV vaccines are currently WHO-prequalified and licensed for use in India: Cervarix and Gardasil. These vaccines protect against the two high-risk HPV types responsible for more than 80% of cervical cancer in India.

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@singhvatsala @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint Ideal age for vaccination is 9-14 years for adolescent girls. They should be vaccinated before the initiation of sexual activity. Catch-up vaccine can be given up to 26 years, which is effective only if the girl is not sexually active. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@ameerahasspoken @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint 3 major trials–Future I/II, Patricia & Costa Rica–have provided sufficient evidence to establish efficacy of vaccine. Trials in India are underway. The vaccine provides lifetime immunity against HPV, if schedule for vaccination is complete.#LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@Parul_RajeevM @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint No. Genital warts may occur due to infection with HPV. However, most of these are due to low-risk HPV types. Cervical cancer is caused by high-risk HPV types. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@sabikanaqvi @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint HPV vaccine produces antibodies against the virus and provides immunity. The HPV vaccine gives 90% protection and hence is highly effective. Screening is invariably recommended for all women over the age of 30.

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@Divyanie @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint Cervical cancer is caused by #HPV, which is a sexually transmitted agent. Besides immunisation, for prevention, risk-reducing behaviour should be adopted like avoiding unprotected sex. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@ccam_cervical @PriyashaBanerji @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint @GirlRisingIndia @ChangeOrg_India @myrighttochoice HPV vaccination is the primary mode of cervical cancer prevention. If girls are vaccinated at the right age (9-14 years), it will be highly effective in preventing the cancer. Screening is also recommended along with it for the age group 30-65 years. #LetsTalkCervicalcancer

[Girl Rising India @GirlRisingIndia]

Join @Quintfit and @NICPR_Noida today to discuss a key women's health issue! #LetsTalkCervicalCancer!

@dasra @pragyavats @haiyya

[Girl Rising India @GirlRisingIndia]

Pose your questions and #LetsTalkCervicalCancer!

[Girl Rising India @GirlRisingIndia]

#WorldCancerDay

[Cervical Cancer Awareness India @ccam_cervical]

@NICPR_Noida @SaakhiChadha @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint @IndiaVsCancer

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@SaakhiChadha @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint There are three methods of cervical cancer screening – Pap test, VIA (visual test using acetic acid) and HPV DNA testing. According to Government of India guidelines, screening should be done once every 5 years for women aged 30-59 years. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint @pinthecreep Cervical cancer is a disease which affects uterine cervix–the mouth of uterus. HPV is the causative agent in 99% of the cases. However, there is a long gap between the infection and the development of cancer. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[Cervical Cancer Awareness India @ccam_cervical]

@NICPR_Noida @PriyashaBanerji @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint How important are preventive tools like vaccination for combating #Cervicalcancer? #WorldCancerDay #LetsTalkCervicalCancer @GirlRisingIndia @ChangeOrg_India @myrighttochoice

[ICMR-NICPR (Preventing Cancer. Saving Lives) @icmr_nicpr]

@PriyashaBanerji @QuintFit @ICMRDELHI @TheQuint Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in #India. According to Globocan, over 96,000 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in India each year. 65% of these cases succumb to the disease. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

[Quint Fit @QuintFit]

Ten minutes to go! This #WorldCancerDay, #LetsTalkCervicalCancer. Join QuintFIT's exclusive tweet chat with top researchers at @NICPR_Noida @ICMRDELHI. @TheQuint
Start sending in your questions on this thread. We'll be joined by Dr Sanjay Gupta, Scientist at NICPR.

[Dr. Navin Dang @drnavindang]

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide. Vaccination, regular screening and early treatment can prevent cervical cancer. This #WorldCancerDay, #LetsTalkCervicalCancer

[Govindraj Ethiraj @govindethiraj]

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Access to timely treatment is key to combat #CervicalCancer. Join the conversation to #EndCervicalCancer today.

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

#CervicalCancer can be prevented by #HPV vaccination of young girls and screening of women. New strategy coming up at #EB146