India, Jan. 21 -- Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Cervical cancer is a health concern for women around the world, especially in developing countries. In India, one in five cervical cancer cases occurs, which is the second most common cancer among women in India and the second most common cancer for women aged 15 to 44, according to the Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and a report from the National Institutes of Health. Cervical cancer makes up 6-29% of all cancers in Indian women as per GLOBOCAN 2020.

Cervical cancer can be prevented, diagnosed early, and treated effectively. Unlike many other cancers, it can often be cured if caught early. "As a cancer specialist, I often meet women diagnosed with cervical cance...