FICCI FLO Pune hosts ‘shield her future 2025'; focuses on cervical cancer awareness, early prevention
The event featured esteemed medical professionals and public health leaders, with Dr. Gauravi Mishra, Deputy Director of the Center for Cancer Epidemiology at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, as the Guest of Honour. Anita Agarwal, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Pune, and Manish Punglia, Director, AyuGen Biosciences, along with other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The second half of the program featured a powerful panel discussion moderated by Dr.
Sandeep Sewlikar, Head of Medical Affairs, Roche Diagnostics. Panelists included Dr. Harshad Parasnis, Gynecological Oncologist , Dr. Milind Dugad, Past Vice President, POGS, Dr. Aarti Nimkar, Past President, POGS and Manish Punglia, Molecular Genomics Expert.
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Dr. Mishra emphasized the urgency of the issue, stating, 'We know the exact cause of cervical cancer and how to diagnose and prevent it. Yet India bears one-fifth of the global burden, with over 1.3 lakh women diagnosed annually—many at advanced stages.
This is a cancer that is both preventable and curable if detected early.'
She highlighted that persistent infection with high risk oncogenic HPV virus is the only cause The symptoms which may arise at a later stage include bleeding between two periods and that too frequently, bleeding after sexual intercourse, post menopausal bleeding or spotting , foul smelling vaginal discharge etc . Dr. Mishra also advocated for routine screening beginning at age 30, noting that pre-cancerous stages can be identified and treated effectively.
Manish Punglia, Director AyuGen echoed these sentiments: 'In an age of medical and technological advancement, it is unacceptable that cervical cancer still claims so many lives. This forum is not just about creating awareness, but about driving the message that cervical cancer is preventable.'
Anita Agarwal, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Pune said that FLO is the women's wing of FICCI which has 21 chapters pan India . FICCI FLO Pune chapter engages in programs related to education, rural livelihood, sustainability and others.
This initiative by FICCI FLO Pune and its healthcare partners like AyuGen Biosciences aims to empower women with knowledge and access to life-saving screenings, vaccines, and resources—taking a crucial step toward eliminating cervical cancer in India.
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