2024-05-09 01:00:00
▲ From left to right, Mr. Law Zixian, General Manager of Roche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., Dr. Liang Guangquan, Clinical Oncology Specialist, Katharina Reimer, Executive Director of Liang Kaixin Gynecological Cancer Foundation, and the people registered with social services worker Li Yizhuang, representative of the Christian Action Association (provided by the interviewee)
[Cancer du col de l’utérus/VPH/Dépistage/Test de frottis]According to the Center for Health Protection of the Hong Kong Ministry of Health, cervical cancer ranked 7th among common cancers among women in Hong Kong in 2021, accounting for 3.1% of the total new cancers. cases of female cancer. A representative of the Christian Action Association shared the case of a 37-year-old working mother who neglected her health due to her busy life and had no choice but to entrust her two children in care of the Christian Action Association. , the mother was invited by the Christian Action Association social worker to participate in the cervical screening program and tested positive for the HPV gene. Fortunately, by detecting the HPV gene early and receiving timely treatment, we can successfully eliminate the virus before it develops into cervical cancer.
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Cervical screening program detects virus at early stage
Li Yingzhuang, a social worker registered on behalf of the Christian Action Association, shared the case of a 37-year-old mother who worked as a store clerk in a supermarket and her husband worked as an electrician. of children, a second and a fifth, and the family lived in a housing estate in the room. Li Yingzhuang continued that this mother was busy taking care of her children’s daily lives and taking care of her work at the same time, which caused her to gradually neglect her personal health. Also because of the long working hours, she had no choice but to leave. her children in the hospital. After school, he is entrusted to the Association Action Chrétienne for after-school care services, and he takes him home to look after him after work. By chance, the Christian Action social worker invited this mother to participate in the cervical screening program. Unfortunately, she thought she felt healthy and had no problems with her body at that time, so she refused the examination schedule. Li Yingzhuang reminded:
At that time, the mother said she was healthy and had no problems, and she had never heard of the plan, so she rejected it from the beginning. Although she later explained her project in more detail, she expressed that she was uncomfortable about the sampling procedure and worried that it would hurt or bleed. That’s why, at first, she firmly refused to participate in the plan.
Later, the cervical cancer screening program was explained to her in detail through parenting programs and lectures. Li Yingzhuang pointed out that the phrase “(cervical cancer or HPV) does not only affect you, but also the whole family” made this mother wake up. She understood that if she was really unlucky enough to have the HPV virus, too. This will affect her own health and may even develop into cervical cancer, which will also increase the burden on her husband and greatly affect her family life. Therefore, this mother decided to participate in the cervical screening program with the mentality of giving her treatment. to try.
Later, the mother was found to be a carrier of HPV16 and 18 genes and was referred to a specialized department under the hospital authority for detailed examination under the program. She was eventually diagnosed with precancerous lesions on her cervix. Fortunately, it was found early in his body. The HPV virus can be successfully treated before it develops into cervical cancer, by eliminating the cancer cells and destroying the virus, thereby preventing misfortunes from occurring. Li Yingzhuang revealed that later, through some of the organization’s training programs, this mother no longer needs to work as a supermarket clerk, and she no longer needs to work long hours and neglect her personal health and family, she became a beauty consultant, Libra; personal health, family life and work.
She quoted the mother’s words:
I am very grateful for this program. I am happy that I no longer hesitated and made the decision to join the program and undergo screening. Early detection can prevent cancer from developing and give you a better life.
Women’s screening week in Hong Kong 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 Testing Week” program on Mother’s Day (May 12).
Mr. Luo Zixian, General Manager of Roche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., pointed out at the sharing session that according to the agency’s Asia-Pacific survey data in December 2023, only 40% of 2,836 women surveyed had received cervical exams, and in Hong Kong, only 2 in 5 women aged 25 to 60 have ever received cervical cancer screening. Additionally, according to the Ministry of Health’s 2022 Demographic Health Survey, only 48% of Hong Kong’s female population; Kong has benefited from HPV screening (Pap test), it can be seen that awareness about this subject among women in Hong Kong is not yet completely widespread.
Mr. Luo said that the purpose of “Hong Kong Women’s HPV Screening Week” is to use the program to increase awareness of HPV screening among Hong Kong women, especially grassroots women, and increase the screening rate, to help women detect the virus at an early stage. and prevent cervical cancer lesions.
Katharina Reimer, executive director of the Kaiser Leung Women’s Cancer Foundation, also pointed out during the sharing session that many grassroots women do not undergo regular screening due to “fear of pain, embarrassment, “lack of time” and other reasons. they also hope that through the screening week, educate and spread knowledge about HPV, cervical cancer, cervical screening, etc. among women in Hong Kong, encouraging them to get regular checkups, use screening to detect viruses early, and actively protect themselves. their personal health.
An examination every 3 years can help reduce the risk of infection by 90%
Dr. Liang Guangquan, a clinical oncology specialist, pointed out that most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the HPV virus. He explained that when cells in the cervix are invaded by the HPV virus, they can produce abnormal cells and form cervical intraepithelial tumors. Although cervical intraepithelial tumors are not cancer cells, if left uncontrolled they can develop into cancer cells and persistent infections. with HPV will increase the risk of cervical cancer, as well as anal cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and other cancers. Common symptoms include:
The doctor added that previous studies have shown that about 70% of cases are caused by infection with high-risk HPV viruses, including HPV 16 and HPV 18. Infected women are at risk of developing serious cervical precancerous lesions. CIN2+. It is 35 times higher than that of women not infected with HPV.
Mentioning the importance of screening, the doctor said the Ministry of Health is committed to publicizing the need for regular check-ups. Young women can reduce the risk of infection by up to 90% by having checks every three years. years, while women aged 35 to 64 can actively undergo screening. The exam can significantly reduce cervical cancer mortality by 92%.
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