Early Detection of HPV Virus Prevents Breast Cancer: Hong Kong Women’s Test Week Launched on Mother’s Day

[Aillse cervical / HPV / Sgrionadh / Deuchainn smear]According to the Health Protection Center of the Hong Kong Department of Health, breast cancer ranked 7th among the common cancers among women in Hong Kong in 2021, accounting for 3.1% of the total number of breast cancers. cases of female cancer. A representative from the Christian Action Association shared a case, the mother was invited by a social worker of the Christian Action Association. Fortunately, by detecting the HPV gene early and receiving timely treatment, we can successfully eliminate the virus before it turns into breast cancer.

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A cervical screening program detects the virus early

Li Yingzhuang, a registered social worker on behalf of the Christian Action Society, shared a case of children, the second and the fifth, and the family lived in a subdivision. Li Yingzhuang continued that this mother was busy taking care of her children’s daily life and taking care of her work at the same time, which made her gradually neglect her personal health as well because the long working hours, she had no choice but to send her children to the hospital first After class, he is given to the Christian Action Association for after-school care services, and he takes him home to care to take after work. By chance, a Christian Action social worker invited this mother to participate in the cervical screening program. Unfortunately, she thought she was feeling healthy and that there was nothing wrong with her body at the time, so she refused the study program. Li Yingzhuang recalled:

At that time, the mother said she was in good health and had no problems, and she had never heard of the plan, so she rejected it from the start. Even though she explained her plan later, she expressed that she was nervous about the sampling method and was worried about injury or erosion. So at first she strongly refused to participate in the plan.

Later, the cervical screening program was explained to her in detail through some parenting programs and lectures. Li Yingzhuang pointed out that the phrase “(cervical cancer or HPV) is not only about you, but also about the whole family” which made this mother wake up It will affect her own health and may even develop into breast cancer, which increases the burden on her husband and greatly affects the life of her family. Therefore, this mother decided to participate in the cervical screening program with the intention of giving it please.

Later, it was found that the mother had HPV16 and 18 genes, and she was sent to a specialist department under the Hospital Authority for a detailed examination through the program. The HPV virus can be successfully treated before it turns into breast cancer, removing the cancer cells and destroying the virus, thus preventing the misfortune from happening. Li Yingzhuang revealed that later through some of the organization’s training programs, this mother no longer has to work as a supermarket clerk, and she no longer has to work long hours and neglect her health. personal and family; personal health, family life and work.

She quoted the mother’s words:

I am very grateful for this program. Early detection can prevent cancer and allow you to live a better life.

Hong Kong women test week to increase screening rate

Roche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., together with Christian Action, Leung Kaiser Leung Women’s Cancer Foundation and other organizations, will launch the “Hong Kong Women’s Test Week” program on Mother’s Day (May 12).

Mr. Luo Zixian, general manager of Roche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., pointed out in the sharing session that according to the group’s Asia-Pacific survey data in December 2023, only 40% of the 2,836 women who went the study received. cervical exams, and in Hong Kong Only 2 out of 5 women between 25 and 60 have ever received additional breast cancer screening, according to the 2022 Demographic Health Survey of the Department of Health, only 48% of the number -female population in Hong Kong has received HPV screening (Pap smear test), it can be seen that the awareness of this among Hong Kong women is not yet completely spread.

Mr. Luo said that the purpose of the “Hong Kong Women’s Test Week” is to use the program to increase the awareness of Hong Kong women about HPV screening, especially women at the population level, and increase the screening rate, to help women avoid the virus. early detection. and prevent breast cancer lesions.

Katharina Reimer, Executive Director of the Kaiser Leung Women’s Cancer Foundation, also pointed out in the sharing session that many women in the majority do not get regular screening because of “fear of pain, fear of embarrassment, lack of time” and other reasons. they also hope that during the trial week, they will educate and spread knowledge about HPV, cervical cancer, cervical screening, etc. to women at the local level in Hong Kong, encouraging them to be getting regular checkups, using screening to detect viruses early, and actively protecting their personal health.

A checkup every 3 years can help reduce the risk of infection by 90%

Dr. Liang Guangquan, an expert in clinical oncology, pointed out that the majority of breast cancer cases are caused by the HPV virus. He explained that when the HPV virus attacks cells in the cervix, they can produce abnormal cells and form cervical intraepithelial tumors. HPV increases the risk of breast cancer, as well as anal cancer, cancer vaginal, vulvar cancer and other cancers. Common symptoms are as follows:

The doctor continued that past studies have shown that about 70% of cases are caused by infection with high-risk HPV viruses including HPV 16 and HPV 18. It is 35 times higher than women not infected with HPV.

Referring to the importance of screening, the doctor said the Department of Health is committed to publicizing the need for regular check-ups. Young women can reduce their risk of infection by up to 90% by ‘maintain examinations once every three years, while women aged 35 to 64 can go through active screening Screening can significantly reduce breast cancer mortality by 92%.

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