Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: 5 facts to know
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Every year, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026 is observed in January to highlight more about the sickness that affects women
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Origin of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The origin of the day stems from the WHO and the American Association of Cancer Research promoting it, and the 111th Congress adopting it in 2010
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Causes of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer, which is the second most common cancer after breast cancer, and is caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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Treatment of cervical cancer
While treatment starts with awareness, it is advised to take the HPV vaccine, and adoption of regular screening
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Cases in India
India sees approximately 120,000 new cases every year, and about 70,000 to 80,000 deaths annually
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