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Broad Cross Section of Stakeholders Aim to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer Worldwide
... diplomats and public health leaders will gather in New York City today to discuss ways to accelerate and collaborate on the global elimination of cervical cancer through vaccinations, screening, diagnostics and treatment. The meeting is hosted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMedDx), the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCDA), TogetHER, and the Union for ... cervical cancer. We know what needs to be done. In fact, WHO has designated the HPV vaccination as one of the NDC ‘best buys’ as it is both cost effective and evidence-based. As today’s meeting will show, multisectoral partnerships are prepared to lead the response to cervical cancer: ...
ACS CAN calls on Congress to take action to end deaths from cervical cancer globally
Deaths from cervical cancer can be eliminated around the world if investments are made in vaccines and screenings in low-and middle-income countries. In a new ACS CAN ... entitled “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally,” ACS CAN examined the rapidly growing rates of cervical cancer in low-and middle-income countries and outlined why Congress should act now. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common ... vaccine that prevents most of these cancers. In low-and middle-income countries, the vaccine costs just $4.50 a dose, making it one of the most cost-effective cancer prevention methods available. Cervical cancer screenings and treatments are also critical for early detection and cancer ...
Carthage cervical cancer survivor advocates for the end of the disease worldwide
... was diagnosed with stage 2A cervical cancer. She was 25 years old at the time. Over the next few months, Phillips went through five rounds of chemotherapy, 25 rounds of radiation and five rounds of internal radiation. Her treatments finished in April, but by August, the cancer had returned, this time on her left ... to eliminate deaths from cervical cancer worldwide. “The biggest work that we’re doing is to eliminate it completely,” Phillips said. ACS CAN Last week, ACS CAN released a report called “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally.” The report ...
Public Health Advocates Call on Congress to End Cervical Cancer Deaths Worldwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 24, 2017 – Advocates from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join 11 other public health organizations on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge lawmakers to help end cervical cancer deaths worldwide by ... the most common cancer among women in 38 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). “Where you live should not determine if you live. New cases of and deaths from cervical cancer can be eliminated in girls and women through increased access to vaccination and inexpensive treatment in ... alive, so it would be a shame to see them die of something so preventable. Let’s be smart about global health programs by integrating low-cost cervical cancer prevention, screening and treatment activities into existing healthcare programs.” Today, ACS CAN, PRRR and 22 other health ...