Take a listen to Profmed Clinical Executive Justine Lacy's “Wellness Wednesday” – Cervical Cancer Awareness Interview on Good Hope FM
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This year's theme, “Learn. Prevent. Screen.” underscores the critical steps we can take to reduce the risks associated with this disease.
As South Africa, and the world, continues to confront the challenges of cancer prevention and treatment, the importance of proactive screening is paramount. For women, the Pap smear remains a vital tool in the prevention of cervical cancer. Profmed Clinical Executive, Justine Lacy, sheds light on why this screening is so essential.
“Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, but it is largely preventable through early detection,” Lacy explains. “Despite its preventability, we still encounter numerous barriers to widespread access and understanding of Pap smear screenings.”
