Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative – Knowledge Repository
The World Health Organization has developed an ambitious, concerted and inclusive strategy to guide the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem.
Breast Cancer Self Exam in the Caribbean Region
This animation demonstrates how to perform a breast self-exam for early detection of breast cancers.
Cervical Cancer in the Caribbean Region
Cervical cancer ranks among the highest cancer rates globally, disproportionately affecting women in low-income or underserved communities.
Pancreatic Cancer Prevention
Understanding the types, causes, signs and symptoms, and ways in which it can be prevented
Colon Cancer Prevention
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the large intestine- the lower part of the digestive system. 1 in 20 persons will be affected with colon cancer 60% of colon cancer deaths can be prevented Women and men aged 50 and over are most likely to develop this type of cancer; however, […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention
The development of cervical cancer is usually very slow. It starts as a pre-cancerous condition called dysplasia. This pre-cancerous condition can be detected by a pap smear and is 100% treatable. Undetected, pre-cancerous changes can develop into cervical cancer and spread to the bladder. It can take years for pre-cancerous changes to turn into cervical […]