Do you know that, according to the #NationalCancerRegistry, one in 39 South Afri…

Do you know that, according to the #NationalCancerRegistry, one in 39 South African women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in South Africa and the third leading cause of death among women throughout the world. It affects women of all ages and races. However, a #Vaccine is available to help prevent #HPV infection, one of the leading causes of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be detected in the pre-cancerous stage through regular Pap smears and, if treated timeously, can be prevented from becoming cancerous. September is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth Join #Netcare in raising awareness of this highly preventable disease. #Netcare #WeCare

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