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What is Cervical Cancer?

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix- the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It plays a key role during menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth.

This cancer usually develops slowly over time, starting with abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix. These changes are most often caused by a persistent infection with certain types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Not all HPV infections cause cancer, but when left undetected and untreated, high-risk HPV can lead to precancerous changes and eventually, cervical cancer.

The good news?

Cervical cancer is highly preventable and curable if caught early through routine screening.

About the Campaign

Every hour, 9 women in India lose their lives to cervical cancer, a disease that is preventable and curable if caught early. This campaign aims to challenge the dangerous normalisation of symptoms, break the silence around cervical health, and empower women across India to take charge of their well-being.

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The Film: A Wake-Up Call

Cancer se Jeetna Sambhav Hai is more than a slogan, it’s a behavioral movement crafted to drive women aged 30+ to take action through early screening, by dismantling psychological, social, and cultural barriers with empathy, strategy, and clarity.

Our campaign film brings to life the unspoken doubts many women face: “Is this normal?”

Through a relatable story, it helps women recognise early signs of cervical cancer and encourages them to act not later, but now.

The film exposes a deeply ingrained cultural behaviour - women normalising health issues and prioritising familial responsibilities over personal health.

Know the Symptoms

If you’re experiencing any of these signs, it’s time to get tested:

Get Screened

A simple screening test listed below can detect cervical changes before they turn into cancer:

Who should get screened? > Women aged 30–65

How often? > Every 3–5 years

Where? > At your nearest health center or hospital

Meet the medical experts

Voices that inspire

Understand the Risk Factors

Certain factors increase vulnerability:

Long-term infection with HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Early marriage or childbirth

Multiple sexual partners

Smoking or weakened immunity

Lack of regular screening

Treatment is Possible

Dr. Supriya Chopra

Radiation Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

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Treatment is Possible

India is home to the second-highest number of cervical cancer patients.

However, 95% of the women who acted on early signs of cancer have defeated the disease for good.

From non-invasive procedures to advanced treatments like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, options exist. But they work best when the cancer is caught early.

The Data Speaks

Second most common cancer among Indian women

Every hour 9 women in India die from cervical cancer

Over 75,000 new cases are reported annually

Most deaths occur due to late diagnosis and low screening rates

How to Get Screened for Cervical Cancer?

Take the First Step

Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when caught early. Whether it’s getting screened, tested, or simply starting a conversation it begins with one step

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