Book contents
- Enough
- Reviews
- Enough
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- The Calling
- Part One A Preventable Cancer
- Part Two The Science behind Cervical Cancer
- Part Three The Prevention Problem
- Part Four Getting to Enough
- 14 A Sea Change Starts with a Ripple
- 15 Wanted: Men to Champion the Movement
- 16 Join the Collective Cry of “Enough!”
- The Calling Revisited
- Acknowledgments
- Reader Resources
- References
- Index
16 - Join the Collective Cry of “Enough!”
from Part Four - Getting to Enough
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 January 2024
- Enough
- Reviews
- Enough
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- The Calling
- Part One A Preventable Cancer
- Part Two The Science behind Cervical Cancer
- Part Three The Prevention Problem
- Part Four Getting to Enough
- 14 A Sea Change Starts with a Ripple
- 15 Wanted: Men to Champion the Movement
- 16 Join the Collective Cry of “Enough!”
- The Calling Revisited
- Acknowledgments
- Reader Resources
- References
- Index
Summary
The most ardent warriors against cervical cancer are its survivors – even after being ravaged and beaten back by the disease. Imagine what strides would be possible if more of us – including those who’ve never had a brush with the disease – assumed the role of advocate. In fact, you don’t need to be a survivor or doctor or policy consultant to tackle cervical cancer elimination. Opportunities abound for lending your voice and your support toward the cause. Social media is a great starting point for expanding education and awareness about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. Other initiatives include advocating for HPV education in school health curriculums; exercising voices and votes for policy change in cervical cancer prevention and treatment; and donating time, energy, or money, either locally, nationally, or internationally, to like-minded organizations and individuals. Eliminating this stealth killer requires innovation and creativity. But no effort is too small; the sum of all of our differences creates a sea change. Cervical cancer survivors inspire us to remember that we are “stronger together,” and that together, we can strike down this preventable cancer.
Keywords
- Type
- Chapter
- Information
- EnoughBecause We Can Stop Cervical Cancer, pp. 262 - 288Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024