Cervical Cancer is among the commonest cancers in women, often affecting women in their prime. It is estimated that annually about 250,000 women die from the disease, and about 80% of these deaths occur in developing countries.
A recent survey in Hong Kong revealed that only 30 percent of the the respondents correctly pointed out infection with Human Papilloma virus (HPV) as the main cause of cervical cancer; 43 percent thought that having too many sex partners and smoking were the main cause (which were only risk factors); 19 percent erroneously considered heredity was the main cause.
The result also revealed only 32 percent were aware that all sexually-active women are exposed to the risk of the cancer and only 22 percent had the idea that it is preventable by HPV vaccination.
In conjunction with our Cervical Cancer Congress, we will be having a Public Forum on 15 March 2009, from 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m at Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers. The topics are on:
1) Cervical Cancer, Current Status by Dr Matin Mellor, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Radiotherapist,
Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya Sdn Bhd
2) Prevention and Early Detection by Dr Fong Chee Kin, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,
Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya Sdn Bhd
This is your chance to find out more on Cervical Cancer!
Please call us at 03 5639 1333 or e-mail to healthcare@simedarby.com to reserve your seat.
Free Admission but seats are limited, so please hurry!
A recent survey in Hong Kong revealed that only 30 percent of the the respondents correctly pointed out infection with Human Papilloma virus (HPV) as the main cause of cervical cancer; 43 percent thought that having too many sex partners and smoking were the main cause (which were only risk factors); 19 percent erroneously considered heredity was the main cause.
The result also revealed only 32 percent were aware that all sexually-active women are exposed to the risk of the cancer and only 22 percent had the idea that it is preventable by HPV vaccination.
In conjunction with our Cervical Cancer Congress, we will be having a Public Forum on 15 March 2009, from 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m at Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers. The topics are on:
1) Cervical Cancer, Current Status by Dr Matin Mellor, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Radiotherapist,
Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya Sdn Bhd
2) Prevention and Early Detection by Dr Fong Chee Kin, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,
Sime Darby Medical Centre Subang Jaya Sdn Bhd
This is your chance to find out more on Cervical Cancer!
Please call us at 03 5639 1333 or e-mail to healthcare@simedarby.com to reserve your seat.
Free Admission but seats are limited, so please hurry!
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