Cervical Cancer Cases Rising Despite Treatments: Gynecologist Explains Why

• Cervical cancer cases are increasing in India, despite it being a preventable cancer with effective treatments available.
• Dr. Rujul Jhaveri from Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, highlights that many women present at late stages due to lack of symptoms and delayed screenings.
• Social discomfort, stigma around pelvic exams, and lack of awareness about Pap smears and HPV testing contribute to missed early detection.
• Regular cervical screening (Pap smears, HPV tests) and HPV vaccination are crucial preventive measures, especially in early adolescence.
• The disease offers multiple chances for interception through awareness, vaccination, and consistent screening.

Why It Matters: Despite preventability, cervical cancer cases are rising due to delayed detection, lack of awareness, and social stigma.