Four women diagnosed with cervical cancer each day

EACH day, an average of four women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, an ailment which is preventable if detected early. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said cervical cancer was the second most common cancer among women in Malaysia, after breast cancer. No pain: Chew being being checked for her glucose level at the Utar cervical cancer and health awareness campaign. Looking on are Chua (third from left, in suit and red tie) and Selangor CSRM chief and national medical unit head Dr Lai Kwong Choy “Unfortunately, not many women are coming forward to be screened for these two cancers. “Studies done by the National Population and Family Development Board in 2004 showed that only 53.2% of women had breast examinations done and only 50.6% had ever done a Pap smear. “Cervical cancer... [read full story]                    

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