India, Jan. 9 -- Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among Indian women, but it can be prevented. In 2022, India recorded over 1.27 lakh new cases and close to 79,000 deaths each year, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research. The disease moves quietly, often without symptoms for years. Still, the tools to stop it, vaccination, screening and early counselling are well within reach. For doctors, the message is clear: vaccinate before exposure, screen at appropriate intervals, and close the gap created by myths and hesitancy. When these three steps come together, the burden of cervical cancer can fall dramatically.

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