Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in South African women. Healthcare professionals are cautioning South African women not to skip their regular medical check-ups because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), high risk strains of Human papillomavirus (HPV) are causing up to 70% of cervical cancers. Meanwhile, early diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions prevent up to 80% of cervical cancers in high resource countries, where regular cervical cancer screening is routine

Guest:  Dr. Qinisile Diale – Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Family Matters Fertility Centre