January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. January is Cervical Cancer
Each year, 9.6 million people die from cancer around the world.
That’s more than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
But together we can change this.
Through our cancer awareness program, we educate people about cancer prevention techniques, the importance of getting screened regularly and the signs & symptoms of cancer. We do this through online campaigns, medical camps, corporate awareness workshops, street plays, music festivals, media campaigns and awareness events.
According to World Health Organisation, over one third of all cancer deaths could be prevented. We believe that screening is at the heart of the battle against cancer in India. We conduct regular screening camps for underprivileged communities in multiple locations across the country and have screened over 150,000 people till date.
The YouWeCan Cancer Treatment Fund for Paediatric Patients provides financial assistance for the treatment of eligible cancer patients, to a maximum limit of Rs. 3,00,000.00 (rupees three lakhs) per patient. Only patients belonging to underprivileged backgrounds, who are below 16 years of age, are eligible to receive support under the fund.
The YouWeCan Scholarship provides financial assistance to cancer survivor children from marginalised backgrounds, to help them get reintegrated into the formal education system after their treatment is complete. Once a student has been enrolled for the program, they are provided a scholarship of upto Rs. 30,000.00 per year, every year till the time they complete their education.
People screened for different types of cancer
Students sensitized in anti-tobacco workshops
Men counseled for tobacco cessation
Women sensitized on breast cancer
Cancer survivor students reintegrated to school through scholarships
Number of children provided financial aid for their cancer treatment since 2019
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. January is Cervical Cancer
We are proud and happy to welcome Dr Sumedha to our editorial team. Dr Sumedha is a PhD Scholar-University of Toronto I Research Assistant- CAMH & OTRU I CEO- Global
Dr. Vidhya is YWC project manager of Swasth Mahila Swasth Goa (SMSG) project in South Goa. She holds a degree of Bachelors in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. In addition to
