Cervical Cancer in Pakistan: The Silent Epidemic No One Talks About
n cancer among Pakistani women aged 15 to 44, just behind breast cancer. Globally, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. In Pakistan, the statistics are grim: over 5,000 new diagnoses every year and a mortality rate of up to 85%.The high fatality rate is not due to the severity of the disease itself, but rather the late stage at which it is typically diagnosed. In contrast, countries with established screening programs have reduced cervical cancer death rates dramatically over the last few decades.
