Bravehearts and Cervical Cancer Prevention

From left to right: Mymy Davao, Janine Gutierrez, Lotlot de Leon, Gretchen Malalad, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Miriam Quiambao, Daisy Reyes, Gem Padilla and Abbygale Arenas.
Fast Facts About Cervical Cancer:
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, with 500,000 new cases and 250,000 deaths reported each year. Over 80% of cases occur in developing countries including the Philippines, where it is ranked as the second most common cancer afflicting Filipino women. Yet few women realize that cervical cancer is actually treatable if diagnosed early.

Preventing Cervical Cancer through the Single Visit Approach (SVA), Cryotherapy and Vaccination:
One of the primary goals of Cervical Cancer Prevention Network (CECAP) is to fund cervical cancer screenings throughout the Philippines by using the Single Visit Approach (SVA) and on-the-spot treatment through cryotherapy.
SVA: The SVA combines both screening and treatment in one session. It uses an effective, low-resource screening method called the Visual Inspection […]

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