In today’s world there is no doubt that our health is a main priority. Not only because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its detrimental effects on the human body and utter chaos it has caused, but also because there are other diseases that have been around for centuries and there is no cure for them. One disease in particular that currently has no cure and is a scary reality for many across the world is cancer.
When we hear the word “cancer” we often tend to think the worst. Cancer is a topic that many try to avoid by steering away from a conversation that involves this topic. With everything going on in the world cancer should not be in the dark. There should be more awareness because of its severity and how it is becoming more common in today’s age and time.
January is about more than just ringing in the New Year. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Although it is not as common as other types of cancers, cervical cancer is still just as scary and can have a big impact on anyone’s life. According to the American Cancer Society website, regular cervical screenings can help prevent cancer and ultimately save lives.
The idea of going to the doctor to get looked at and checked on can be scary especially if it is something sudden or out of the blue. Even though it is scary to think about the unknown it is always better to be safe than sorry. Cancer does not discriminate and can happen to anyone at any age. It is so important to have regular checkups with our doctors and keep up with our health because cancer typically has no warning sign. Self-awareness is a key ingredient in our everyday health not just with the unknown of COVID-19, but with the unknown of cancer and other diseases that do not have a cure.
Awareness about cancer is important today now more than ever. When we watch the news or read articles, we see many celebrities being diagnosed with cancer or we see one too many lives lost to this terrible disease. Other times this situation could hit near home and it is the hardest thing to comprehend to find out someone you love and care about has cancer. Self-awareness regarding cancer is important not only for those around us, but for ourselves as well. Early detection is key to fighting cancer and ultimately coming out on top. Just by getting checked or listening to our bodies when something is wrong could potentially save our life.