Frightening Risks of Cancer in Indian Women! Startups being Saviors

Prevention and Detection: Prevention is the frontline defense barrier against cancer, for women, it includes lifestyle changes such as keeping up with a healthy diet, steady physical activity, avoiding tobacco, and avoiding consumption. In the journey of prevention, vaccinations play a vital role. For instance, the HPV vaccine has the potential to prevent almost 90% of cervical cancer cases.

Detection of the cancer incidence at early stages increases the chances of positive and successful treatment. Regular screenings including mammograms for breast cancer, HPV test, and Pap smear for cervical cancer are crucial in detecting the cancer in women. The key to getting rid of cancer is to catch it before it progresses to the final stage, where treatment becomes more difficult and tends to be less effective.

Dr. Shashi Rakheja, Senior Consultant, Preventive Oncology, RGCIRC highlights, " Vaccinating at a young age is crucial as it provides immunity before exposure to high-risk HPV strains, significantly lowering the risk of cervical cancer. The WHO aims to have 90% of girls vaccinated by their 15th birthday by 2030. It's crucial that we raise awareness, educate communities, and promote screening and vaccination to protect future generations from this preventable cancer."