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💙 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer affects the colon or re**um and is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide, responsible for about 10% of all cancer cases. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.

📈 The risk increases after age 50, but cases are rising among younger adults in some countries. Early stages often have few or no symptoms, which makes awareness and screening important.

*Possible warning signs include:*

🩸 blood in the stool
🥲 persistent abdominal pain or bloating
📉 unexplained weight loss
🥱 fatigue
💩 changes in bowel habits

*The good news? Many cases can be prevented or detected early.*

🥦 Eat more fruits and vegetables
🏃 Stay physically active
🚭 Avoid to***co
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
🍷 Limit alcohol

If symptoms appear, talk to a health professional early. Detecting colorectal cancer early greatly improves survival.

*Did you know?*

🌍 Up to 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented. A new global analysis by WHO and IARC shows that in 2022 alone, about 7.1 million cancer cases were linked to preventable causes.

*The biggest risks:*

🚭 To***co – responsible for 15% of all new cancer cases
🦠 Infections like HPV & hepatitis – 10%
🍸 Alcohol – 3%

Other factors include air pollution, physical inactivity, high body weight and UV exposure.

🧬 Lung, stomach and cervical cancers make up nearly half of preventable cases — but many can be avoided through healthier choices and stronger public health action.

*What you can do:*

➡️ Avoid to***co and limit alcohol
➡️ Stay active and maintain a healthy weight
➡️ Get vaccinated against HPV & hepatitis B
➡️ Protect your skin from the sun

💪 Prevention is powerful! Together we can reduce cancer risk and build healthier communities.

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Cancer support groups play a vital role in fostering hope and resilience among newly diagnosed patients. Testimonials from cancer survivors are instrumental in dispelling misconceptions and addressing misinformation, helping to empower individuals to seek timely medical intervention.

Delays in seeking cancer treatment often stem from various factors, including religious beliefs, traditional beliefs, and difficulties in accepting the diagnosis. By addressing these barriers and providing psychosocial support, we can encourage earlier detection and treatment.

Through initiatives like cancer support groups and survivor testimonials, we aim to promote a culture of understanding, support, and proactive healthcare engagement. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient.

This World Cancer Day, let's come together to rewrite the future of cancer care - one where the needs of people and communities come first.

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​Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer? Today at Rujeko Clinic, we spent time talking with mothers and caregivers about how we can protect ourselves and our daughters.
​As Edith Care and Therapy (ECT), our goal today was simple: to make sure every woman knows that screening saves lives and vaccination provides a shield. Let’s protect the pillars of our families. Don't wait until there are symptoms, visit your local clinic today to learn more about screening and the HPV vaccine.
​Together, we can beat cervical cancer! 💪🏾💙
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🎗️ *January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month*

🌍💔 Cervical cancer is largely preventable — yet it still affects 660,000 women and causes 350,000 deaths every year worldwide. Most of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries due to limited access to vaccines, screening and treatment.

💉🩺 The cause? HPV, a very common virus. The good news: HPV vaccination and regular screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

🚨 Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer — making early care even more critical.

*WHO calls on countries to reach the 90–70–90 targets by 2030:*

✅ 90% of girls vaccinated by age 15
✅ 70% of women screened by ages 35 and 45
✅ 90% treated if precancer or cancer is found

*What you can do:*

💉 Vaccinate girls aged 9–14
🩺 Get screened regularly (even if vaccinated!)
🚭 Avoid smoking
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Learn more about cervical cancer ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bp0lHK

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