What causes cervical cancer that claimed Poonam Pandey’s life
Actor and reality TV personality Poonam Pandey, 32, has died of cervical cancer, her team said Friday. After Pandey’s Instagram page announced her passing, her manager Nikita told the Indian Express that, ‘She died peacefully at her residence in Uttar Pradesh.’
The news came as a shock to many, while others expressed disbelief because of Poonam Pandey’s recent public appearances and social media activity.
Cervical cancer occurs when cells in the cervix – the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina – grow out of control,
Dr Manish Machave, consulting obstetrician, gynaecologist & gynaecological endoscopic surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, explained.
Despite being preventable through vaccination, and treatable if detected early, cervical cancer continues to pose challenges, especially in developing countries. According to Dr Machave, those aged 30 and above are highly susceptible.
The news comes a day after the central government announced it’s including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in its national immunisation program. The inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the national immunisation program promises significant strides in protecting young women from cervical cancer.
comes a day after the central government announced it’s including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in its national immunisation program. The inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the national immunisation program promises significant strides in protecting young women from cervical cancer.
