Cervical cancer accounts for up to 29% of cancers in India: Doctor shares why the pap test matters
Cervical cancer accounts for up to 29% of cancers in India: Doctor shares why the pap test matters is drawing significant interest across the industry.
“There is increased stress on screening for cancers. If there is one medical entity where early detection truly saves lives, it is in screening for cancers. Cervical cancer now stands as the second most common cancer in India and accounts for 6-29% of all cancers in India. Cervical cancer however is one of the few cancers in the body that has a sound screening test which is easily reproducible, cost effective and has good sensitivity and specificity rates,” says Dr. Sahana K P, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru.
Experts suggest this could influence future trends and innovation in the sector.
More updates are expected as the story develops.
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