Hi there! I am here to share an experience.
This is the first time I am writing a piece for my old school mates. You ofcourse understand this is important to me. Something I think is significant for all of us.
I participated in a ramp walk - An initiative by Times of India and MSD at DLF Emporio mall, Vasant kunj delhi. This was on the 30th June 2012. The idea behind the ramp was to promote the vaccination for cervical cancer. The tag line for the same was Meri beti Meri duty. All the participants where asked to make a placard writing something about the importance of this vaccination.The green ribbon was used as a symbol of support. The fashion show that was organised to create awareness had its theme as green as well-
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I write this for my daughters and sons around the world. Please know a few things about the cervical cancer-
Every 7 Minutes one Indian woman dies of CERVICAL CANCER.
Cervical cancer is most prevalent cancer amongst indian women. However, very few are aware of it.
Cervical cancer is mostly misunderstood to be back or spine related. However, one's spine is fine here.
Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix ie the opening of the utreus. When the cells on the cervix begin to grow abnormally and sometimes if they are not treated, they can become cancerous.
Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papiloma Virus or the HPV virus. As your little daughter turns into a teenager she might be at the risk of HPV infection. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease.
HPV stays in the body for a long time and if not cleared may develop into cervical cancer in prime of a woman's life. Cervical cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages and hence prevention and early detection against cervical cancer is very essential.
In a country like ours where women's health is neglected this vaccination introduced by MSD can prove to be a boon to our health. So mothers spread awareness!
By- Archana Dutta.
This is the first time I am writing a piece for my old school mates. You ofcourse understand this is important to me. Something I think is significant for all of us.
I participated in a ramp walk - An initiative by Times of India and MSD at DLF Emporio mall, Vasant kunj delhi. This was on the 30th June 2012. The idea behind the ramp was to promote the vaccination for cervical cancer. The tag line for the same was Meri beti Meri duty. All the participants where asked to make a placard writing something about the importance of this vaccination.The green ribbon was used as a symbol of support. The fashion show that was organised to create awareness had its theme as green as well-
.JPG)
I write this for my daughters and sons around the world. Please know a few things about the cervical cancer-
Every 7 Minutes one Indian woman dies of CERVICAL CANCER.
Cervical cancer is most prevalent cancer amongst indian women. However, very few are aware of it.
Cervical cancer is mostly misunderstood to be back or spine related. However, one's spine is fine here.
Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix ie the opening of the utreus. When the cells on the cervix begin to grow abnormally and sometimes if they are not treated, they can become cancerous.
Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papiloma Virus or the HPV virus. As your little daughter turns into a teenager she might be at the risk of HPV infection. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease.
HPV stays in the body for a long time and if not cleared may develop into cervical cancer in prime of a woman's life. Cervical cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages and hence prevention and early detection against cervical cancer is very essential.
In a country like ours where women's health is neglected this vaccination introduced by MSD can prove to be a boon to our health. So mothers spread awareness!
By- Archana Dutta.
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