Cervical cancer: Oncologist supports annual screening

The oncologist Dr. Adediran Ademola has advised women who are fertile to get screened for cervical cancer every year to find out how they are doing.

Ademole, who works in the oncology department of the University of Osun Teaching Hospital, made the call on Tuesday in Osogbo during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Speaking about the causes, management, and treatment of cancer, the physician stated that early detection can help save lives.

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He continued by saying that while there are many variables that can contribute to a cancer’s origin, cervical cancer is a concern that affects all women who are of reproductive age.

He declared, “One of the health issues that women worldwide face is cervical cancer. This is cervical cancer, which affects the cervix, a component of the female reproductive system.

The second most common cancer worldwide and the fourth most common in West Africa is cervical cancer.

“The majority of patients present late, which is one of the challenges in this part of the world.”

“Even though cervical cancer does not always manifest in its early stages, patients will benefit from excellent management and a high survival rate if it is found early and presented sooner.”

The oncologist clarified that having several sexual partners and engaging in high-risk sexual conduct are some of the factors linked to cervical cancer.

In addition, he mentioned that, similar to other types of cancer, cervical cancer may run in families and be brought on by environmental factors like global warming.

According to him, women of reproductive age may not exhibit all of the symptoms of cervical cancer until they undergo screening.

“A screening should take place for every woman of reproductive age at least once a year.

“A post-menopausal woman should get screened for cervical cancer if she notices her menses abruptly returning; additionally, a woman

that is a great multiparous lady who has given birth to four children on her own is also susceptible to cervical cancer.

According to him, the prognosis of cancer often hinges on when symptoms first appear. Treatment options for cancer include radiation treatment, chemotherapy, surgery, and other procedures.

He claimed that in order to guarantee that 95% of women are aware of cervical cancer, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has a 95-95-95 plan.

By 2030, 95% of people will have been screened and 95% will have received treatment or be undergoing treatment.

Thus, he stated that the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which was made available to girls on October 24 by the federal government

ages nine to fourteen would contribute to the nation’s cervical cancer prevention.

He predicted that most people would survive the threat provided the government could cover the expense of treating the illness. In NAN