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The 'Jhanak' fame actress was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November last year.
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Executive Director of AIIMS (Bhopal) Dr. Ajai Singh said at a press conference that the medical facility has received 262 doses of cervical cancer prevention vaccines from Vishwanath Care Foundation.
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Last month the actress revealed that she had to take a break from shooting for her serial "Jhanak" due to complications arising from a cervical cancer diagnosis.
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Cervical cancer has become a focal point of public health initiatives, highlighted by the government's emphasis on vaccinations in the Union interim budget.
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Poonam Pandey took to Instagram and penned a long note saying she understands that the recent news of her supposed 'demise' because of cervical cancer might have been difficult to digest
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The All Indian Cine Workers Association has also slammed Poonam Pandey. The body issued a statement demanding an FIR against her
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Pandey has once again made headlines by coming back to life after she was declared dead by her PR-cum-doctor team due to cervical cancer
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Shame on Poonam Pandey for creating a new low -cheap publicity, trivialising the second most common cancer affecting women in India on the eve of World Cancer Day, the Hyderabad surgeon said
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Tweeple went berserk over her death news.
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Pandey expressed her desire to raise "vital awareness" about the disease and ensure that every woman is well-informed about the necessary precautions
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"In India, it stands as the most prevalent cancer, with breast cancer following closely. Despite there being over 100 subtypes of HPV, approximately 20 of them are linked to cancer, making it a preventable disease," she emphasized.
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This type of cancer is not only preventable but also treatable, especially when identified in its early stages. Regular screenings, HPV vaccination, and lifestyle choices are pivotal in minimizing the risk of cervical cancer.
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Poonam's official Instagram account conveyed a somber message: "This morning brings a heavy heart as we share the sorrowful news of our dear Poonam's passing due to cervical cancer."
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January: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Focused on Disease Awareness and Early Detection.
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The vaccine, developed by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), is 97% effective in preventing cervical cancer
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The overall survival rate of 52 per cent was about 6 per cent higher than that recorded in the previous SurvCan survey-3, which was 46 per cent. The survey presented a 5-year cancer survival assessment for selected PBCRs in India from 1991 to 1999.
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In India, the HPV vaccine costs between Rs 2,800 and Rs 3,299 per dose for Gardasil and Cervarix, respectively
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The human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV can be transmitted through skin-to-skin sexual contact so the transmission does not require sexual intercourse.
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Being indigenously made, the Cervavac vaccine is expected to cost Rs 200-400 as against the imported ones available for Rs 2,800 to Rs 3,300 per dose.
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For the uninitiated, when cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30.