Cervical cancer is reported to be one of
the leading cancers affecting women worldwide
Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]
In
an endeavour to promote awareness on leading medical conditions that
affect fertility, Fakih IVF Fertility Center hosted a Cervical Cancer
Awareness Talk, at the facility’s premises in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al
Ain. Aimed to raise awareness on cervical cancer and its implications on
fertility, the interactive session outlined the key drivers of cervical
cancer and also discussed treatment methodologies to overcome the
illness, as well as fertility issues, which emerge due to the illness.
“In today’s
time, it is essential that women have access to the right information
for problems pertaining to their health and fertility. The Cervical
Cancer Awareness session was not only an effort to highlight key
problems related to cervical cancer, but also offer an opportunity to
discuss and gain insights on any pertinent problems related to physical
well-being,” said Dr Katty Khalil – Specialist, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology at Fakih IVF Fertility Center.
Spearheaded
by fertility experts at Fakih IVF Fertility Center, the awareness
session witnessed the presence of almost 100 staff members.
“Cervical
cancer is a leading condition affecting women, particularly young women
who are of child-bearing age. The standard treatment for cervical cancer
involves a combination of surgery, with or without radiation, which
could affect a woman’s fertility. As such, it is important that women
have complete knowledge about the causes, symptoms and treatment options
of this condition. Being alarmed with information not only increase the
chances to overcome the problem, but also helps preserve fertility,”
said Dr Tejashree Singh – Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at
Fakih IVF Fertility Center.
It is
believed that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a proven cause of cervical
cancer. It is present in mouth, anus and genital areas and nasal cavity
of the body. It is a most common virus present in humans worldwide. Of
the 100 kinds of HPV virus present, 13 are cancerous. Out of this, type
16 and 18 cause 70 percent of cancers. It is a virus which is estimated
to be present in 75 percent of the population that is in the
reproductive age. While cervical cancer is the leading cancer among
women, it is also the only cancer which is totally preventable if care
is taken in the initial stage.
“At Fakih
IVF, we understand the importance of raising awareness on medical
conditions that can affect fertility. Hosting this workshop not only
helps us raise awareness on the most common medical condition affecting
women, but also drives us closer to our goal of reducing infertility
among women,” said Dr Sajida Detho –, Consultant, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology at Fakih IVF Fertility Center.
Studies show
that the number of cancer cases is growing rapidly, with 18.1 million
new cases and 9.6 million deaths reported in 2018 alone. Globally, it’s
estimated that 45 million people across the world suffer from various
forms of cancer. The number of cancer cases has more than doubled since
2000.
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