CASE DISCUSSION
Cervical Health: Know, Prevent, Empower
Presented India by Dr. Nadia MateenViews
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Case Description
Cervical Health: Know, Prevent, Empower" emphasizes awareness and proactive measures for women's well-being. Regular cervical screenings, such as Pap smears and HPV tests, are vital for early detection of abnormalities. Understanding risk factors, including HPV infection, aids in preventive...
Case Summary
- Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, with the highest rates in low and middle-income countries due to limited resources, vaccination, and screening. In India, it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, accounting for 25% of global deaths. Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Nadia Mateen
Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Yashodha HospitalsDr. Nadia Mateen is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Yashoda Hospital,Hyderabad. Ahe has her expertise in EBRT Advanced Techniques, CT Simulation/Target Delineation, planning
using Eclipse, SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery), SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
Brachytherapy (Uterine Cancers, Cervical Cancers), Cancer Screening, Evaluation & Management, Palliative Care, Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
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