Journal
Stories, updates, and informed perspectives from our work with patients, families, health partners, and communities across Guyana.
MYTH: “HPV vaccines cause infertility.”
MYTH: “HPV vaccines cause infertility.” FACT: They do NOT. The HPV vaccine is proven safe and does not affect fertility in women or men. What the evidence shows • Large studies of…
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Debunking the Myth: “Cervical Cancer Is Hereditary.”
Debunking the Myth: “Cervical Cancer Is Hereditary.” Myth: “Cervical cancer runs in families, so if my mother or sister had it, I will get it too.” Fact: Cervical cancer is NOT a…
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Debunking Myths on cervical cancer.
Debunking Myths on cervical cancer. Myth: “Only women with multiple sexual partners get cervical cancer. If you have one partner, you’re safe.” Truth: ANY sexually active woman can get cervical cancer —…
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Know the Signs. Seek Care Early. Protect Your Health. — From The Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. Cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable when caught early. Many women…
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Why Pap Smears & HPV Testing Are Absolutely Essential
Why Pap Smears & HPV Testing Are Absolutely Essential Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and yet too many women are diagnosed late simply because they were never…
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Why Conduct Risks Assessments?
Why Conduct Risks Assessments? At our recent Lotus Cancer Initiative outreach, every woman and man received a full wellness check because: Early detection saves lives — many cancers, high blood pressure, and…
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Many women walk into their Pap smear feeling nervous — and that fear is completely underst…
Many women walk into their Pap smear feeling nervous — and that fear is completely understandable. Fear of pain. Fear of what might be found. Fear of the unknown. But on our…
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Fact: Cervical cancer can affect women of many age groups, not just older women.
Fact: Cervical cancer can affect women of many age groups, not just older women. HPV infection, the main cause of cervical cancer, is most commonly acquired soon after sexual debut—often in the…
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Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. – Outreach Highlights
Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. – Outreach Highlights Diamond Outreach • Thank You! The Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. extends heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who came out to support our recent…
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