Some cases you see change your life forever.
I'll never forget this woman that came in with a swollen right leg, she had lost so much weight.
This was in 2015 where I was trying to get some skills before placement.
I'll never forget this woman that came in with a swollen right leg, she had lost so much weight.
This was in 2015 where I was trying to get some skills before placement.
We asked questions, did our investigations and found out that she had cervical cancer, it broke our hearts. It had started spreading to other organs in her body and usually, at this point, her chances were looking bad.
She showed her previous photos, was so full of life
She showed her previous photos, was so full of life
We talked a lot before she died, sometimes, when I wasn't on duty, I would go see her and spend time by her bedside, talked about her dreams, her passions, her kids had left her alone, her husband too.
I noticed people usually have clearer visions towards the end of life
I noticed people usually have clearer visions towards the end of life
Her case changed me forever, I told myself, I would do what I could to prevent people from dying from cervical cancer.
It was the only way I could honour her memory.
So I would talk about cervical cancer today. It is one of the most common cancers in women in Nigeria
It was the only way I could honour her memory.
So I would talk about cervical cancer today. It is one of the most common cancers in women in Nigeria
If you are currently having sex, or have had sex before, no matter how long ago it was, then you should read this
It will save you from a lot of problems in the future
You probably have contacted one variant of Human Papilloma Virus that causes cervical cancer. It is very common
It will save you from a lot of problems in the future
You probably have contacted one variant of Human Papilloma Virus that causes cervical cancer. It is very common
Out of over a 100, 14 types of HPV(Human Papilloma Virus) can cause cancer including cancer of the cervix
You can even get throat cancer if you give oral sex to someone who has one of these cancer-causing viruses
Have you tested yourself in the last 3 years for HPV?
You can even get throat cancer if you give oral sex to someone who has one of these cancer-causing viruses
Have you tested yourself in the last 3 years for HPV?
Even if you only have one partner, there is a risk of you getting this virus
As a matter of fact, the earlier a person starts having sex, the higher their risk of contracting Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. So it is essential you get screened for HPV, a lot don't know
As a matter of fact, the earlier a person starts having sex, the higher their risk of contracting Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. So it is essential you get screened for HPV, a lot don't know
The most common consequence in women of being infected with this virus is cervical cancer.
Almost all cases of cervical are caused by this Human Papilloma Virus, and it may take 15 to 20 years for cervical cancer to develop in women with normal immune systems
Almost all cases of cervical are caused by this Human Papilloma Virus, and it may take 15 to 20 years for cervical cancer to develop in women with normal immune systems
How can you prevent this?
One way is to get the vaccination, the HPV vaccine
It is best taken before you are sexually active.
Girls between 9-14 years even up to 26 can take
Can you take if you're older than this? Yes! But speak to you with a doctor first.
One way is to get the vaccination, the HPV vaccine
It is best taken before you are sexually active.
Girls between 9-14 years even up to 26 can take
Can you take if you're older than this? Yes! But speak to you with a doctor first.
Also VERY important is getting a pap smear, this checks your cervix for signs of cancer
It can cost anywhere from N3500-N8000 some centres can charge higher
If you're 21 to 29 years and sexually active, PLEASE GET A PAP SMEAR.
Don't leave this to chance please.
It can cost anywhere from N3500-N8000 some centres can charge higher
If you're 21 to 29 years and sexually active, PLEASE GET A PAP SMEAR.
Don't leave this to chance please.
We're giving 100 women in Lagos the chance to get cervical cancer screening for FREE through @_The100kclub
We're kicking off on the 28th to 31st of January.
Stay tuned for more information. Follow @_The100kclub for more information.
Please RT this tweet or thread to save lives
We're kicking off on the 28th to 31st of January.
Stay tuned for more information. Follow @_The100kclub for more information.
Please RT this tweet or thread to save lives
Other ways you can reduce your chances of contracting this cancer is to avoid smoking tobacco, shisha is included.
Use condoms to reduce contact, however, HPV can still be transmitted from skin to skin contact close to the genitals.
Multiple sexual partners should be avoided
Use condoms to reduce contact, however, HPV can still be transmitted from skin to skin contact close to the genitals.
Multiple sexual partners should be avoided
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