Cervical Cancer Screening At Intranational Inner Weel Club Of Nigeria, warri Delta State

Sisters Against HIV & Cancer Initiative (SACHI) May 12, 2025

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical Cancer is a cancer of the cervix. It occurs when there is ABNORMAL GROWTH of the cells of the cervix. The growth can spread into normal body parts and can damage them badly. Cervical Cancer usually TAKES YEARS TO DEVELOP, if these changes are found and treated, CERVICAL CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED.

What Causes it?

It mostly caused by an infection with a SEXUAL -TRANSMITTED virus named the HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS or HPV. most HPV infections are temporary and on their own.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer.

1. Pain in the pelvis.

2. Can occur during sexual intercourse.

3. Menstrual abnormal menstruation heavy.

4. Groin abnormal vaginal bleeding or abnormal vaginal discharge.

5. Fatigue nausea or weight loss.

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How Do I Protect Myself?

The best way to prevent Cervical Cancer is to avoid infection from HPV. All BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD BE VACCINATED against HPV between the age of 9-13

YSCREENING TEST should be carried out regularly to detect Cervical PRE-CANCEROUS LESIONS. All women age 30 years and above should undergo Cervical Cancer Screening tests AT LEAST ONCE IN 3-5 YEARS.

Cervical Cancer Screening

Health talk on Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical cancer awareness

June 19-24 2025

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Sisters Against HIV and Cancer Initiative SACHI), is a community-based program focused on empowering Marginalized Community Women and Girls to improve their sexual and reproductive health and right access to services, and advocate for their health to combat the interconnected challenges of HIV/AIDS, Human Reproductive health and right and cancer. Founded in December 2017 and was registered with CAC in 2018, we aims to reduce stigma, enhance access to SRHR services, awareness creation, and promote prevention and early detection strategies. The initiative provides education through community engagements, campaigns, trainings, workshops and outreach, creating a platform for women, girls and other marginalized groups to learn about improved access to SRHR services, HIV transmission, cancer awareness, and the importance of early screenings. SACHI is implementing community driven project aimed at improving community engagements, access to services, SRHR advocacy and social justice in North-central, South-south and South-east Nigeria. Key strategies include forming support networks for women, girls and marginalized groups affected by these diseases, advocating for better healthcare policies and access, and fostering collaboration with local stakeholders and organizations creating a supportive community environment. Overall, SACHI seeks to empower women, girls and marginalized groups, enhance community health, and address disparities in care related to HIV and cancer.