Detecting a Case of Cervical Polyp

February 5, 2024 jivika_admin No Comments

Breast and cervical cancer are the most common causes of cancer mortality in women worldwide. Through cervical cancer screening precancerous changes can be detected which might lead to cancer if left untreated. Early detection of cervical cancer increases the chance of successful treatment. In rural areas cervical cancer is often detected in advanced stages when it becomes incurable. Accessibility of healthcare by women in rural areas is often compromised due to sociocultural, economic and environmental barriers. A study conducted by South Asian Journal of Cancer interviewed 281 women from rural India on their general cancer knowledge. It was found that only 16% of 281 women were aware about the warning signs of cervical cancer (Tripathi et al., 2014).

Cervical polyp in Mrs. Meena Devi (changed name)

Among the focus areas of Swasthya Sawari, screening of three types of most common cancers (oral, breast and cervical cancer) is one. Women are mobilized and motivated to get the screening for cervical and breast cancer done leaving behind the social stigmas associated with it. In Swasthya Sawari’s medical camp organized at Murbanda village of Gola block of Ramgarh district a woman named Mrs. Meena Devi (changed name) underwent cervical cancer screening. In visual screening a cervical polyp was noticed. Cervical polyp may or may not be cancerous, so she was referred to district hospital Ramgarh for further screening and treatment. 0.

In the follow-up call we got to know that she had undergone sonography and is under treatment for it. Regular screening of cervical cancer will ensure early detection of cancer and hence ensure effective treatment and ultimately will reduce the mortality caused by it.
Note: Name of the patient has been changed to maintain the confidentiality of the patient.