CategoriesCampaignMost of the women are not literates, we intend to educate market women via illustrative diagrams or 3D photos to enable them understand the importance of cervical cancer prevention, making an informed choice and taking up the free screening offer.
CategoriesOur WorksIn our quest to have a society that is completely free of cervical cancer, we discovered in the last decade, there have been successful attempts to develop computer image analysis systems for cervical cancer screening. The automated screening machine is an innovative system that scans test slides most likely to contain abnormalities that could develop into cervical cancer. The machine greatly enhances the accuracy of screening.
CategoriesOur WorksWith passionate and dedicated volunteer presenters, the Community enlightenment program is a 20-30 minutes presentation about cervical cancer, HPV, and the steps you can take to prevent it. Enlightenment program for secondary Schools is also a free educational presentation for Nigerian high schools. Education aims to provide students with information about:
The following are the meaning of health and medical terms. Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. The abdomen is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm, the powerful muscle spanning the body cavity below the lungs. Abnormal: Not normal. Deviating […]
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TREATMENT? Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting, yet it is difficult not to worry about recurrence (when cancer returns). This is a very common concern among those who have had cancer. It may take a while before you are confident in your own recovery. Follow-up care: After treatment is over, […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER? It is important for you to have frank, open discussions with your cancer care team. They will answer all of your questions, no matter how trivial you might think they are. Here are some questions to consider. What type of cervical cancer do I have? Has […]
CERVICAL CANCER IN PREGNANCY Pre-cancer can be found in pregnant women such as stage 1A. Most doctors believe that is safe to continue the pregnancy to term. Several weeks after delivery, a hysterectomy or a cone biopsy is recommended (the cone biopsy is suggested only for sub-stage IA1). If cancer is stage IB, then health […]
CategoriesTreatmentHOW IS CERVICAL CANCER TREATED? The option for treating each patient with cervical cancer depends on the stage of disease. The stage of cancer describes its size, depth of invasion and how far it has spread. After establishing the stage of cancer, the treatment depends largely on the stage of the disease at the time […]
HOW IS CERVICAL CANCER STAGED? Cervical Cancer is staged with the FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) system of staging. This system classified the disease in stages O through IV. It is based on clinical staging rather than surgical staging. This means that the extent of disease is evaluated by the doctor’s physical examination […]
HOW IS CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSED? Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Women with early Cervical Cancers and pre-cancers usually have no symptoms. Symptoms often do not begin until the cancer becomes invasive (it takes a period of 6-13 years) and grows into nearby tissue. The most common symptoms are: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding […]
