Cervical Cancer

FACTS about CERVICAL CANCER:

• Globally, cancer of the cervix kills one woman every 2 minutes!
• In Africa, cancer of the cervix kills more women than any other cancer.
• Cervical cancer is spread by the HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS.
• HPV is transmitted primarily through sexual activity.
• Women remain vulnerable to HPV infection throughout their lives.
• A woman can be exposed to the HPVirus at any point in her life.
• It is estimated that up to 80% of women will acquire an HPV infection in their lifetime and almost 40% of these will be with a high risk cancer-causing type.
• In South Africa approximately 8 women die daily from cervical cancer.
• Data shows that as women age, cancer causing HPV infection is more likely to become persistent and potentially lead to the development of pre-cancerous lesions and cervical cancer.

An annual PAP SMEAR with your gynecologist is recommended.

Please consider the CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATION for your daughter, from the age of 10 years.