2024 Early Career Workshop-ARE WE RUNNING LATE TO CATCH THE WHO CALL FOR ELIMINATION OF CERVICAL CANCER? : A WAKE UP CALL

ARE WE RUNNING LATE TO CATCH THE WHO CALL FOR ELIMINATION OF CERVICAL CANCER? : A WAKE UP CALL

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The study from Northeast India aims to address delays in cervical cancer treatment and align with WHO's 2030 elimination goal. Key findings indicate significant treatment delays due to socio-economic factors, illiteracy, lack of awareness, and difficult terrain. Factors like age, no gynecheckups, lack of finances, and fear impact these delays. Most patients did not recognize cancer symptoms or receive screenings or vaccinations. Interventions include awareness campaigns, improved transport, new diagnostic equipment, and financial support schemes. Despite challenges, addressing these issues is critical to meeting WHO targets and enhancing regional healthcare outcomes.

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Abstract presentation from Karthik C. Bassetty (India)

Keywords

cervical cancer

treatment delays

awareness campaigns

socio-economic factors

WHO elimination goal