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After four days of renovations, President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in an informal ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ngungu Health Center in Kabwe, Zambia, to celebrate the opening of the Ngungu Health Center’s cervical cancer screening center on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Drawing a crowd, President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stop to talk with people who have lined the hallways of the Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana, on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
A child works on his math studies at the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
The Marine Color Guard post Colors during a National Day celebration reception at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Gaborone, Botswana, which President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are in attendance of on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
With one in three women aged between 24 and 29 in North West England not getting cervical screen tests, the University of Salford and the NHS have come up with a novel method of encouragement – the internet’s obsession with cats.
You can find out more and make your own cat postcard here: www.salford.ac.uk/news/webs-cat-obsession-harnessed-to-im...
After a tour of the Kasisi Children’s Home in Lusaka, Zambia, President George W. Bush hands out wiffle balls to the children on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
A girl in the pre-school program at the Gabane Community Home in Gabane, Botswana, holds up paper flags handmade out of paper and twigs, decorated as American flags for the visit of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush to the Gabane Community Home in Gabane, Botswana, on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
A member of the medical staff at the Ngungu Health Center in Kabwe, Zambia, is assisting with the check-in process for the women who are waiting to receive a cervical cancer screening in the renovated facility on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
I got my second shot for the Gardasil vaccine today. Make sure that you educate yourself on how to prevent cervical cancer!
Day 31 of 365.
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Mrs. Bush reads aloud to children at the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, along with local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff finish the restoration on the Ngungu Health Center on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The renovations are completed prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the clinic for cervical cancer screening. The Bush Center partnered with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Dr. Doreen Ramogola-Masire, Country Director, Botswana-UPenn Partnership Clinic, leads President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush on a tour of the Bontleng Clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, on Thursday, July 5, 2012. The Bontleng Clinic offers screening for cervical cancer; which is the second most common cancer in Botswana and the leading cause of female related cancer deaths. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush greets a patient on Thursday, July 5, 2012, during a Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon event at the Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana. President Bush announced that Botswana is the second country to receive the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership support. Prior to remarks, President and Mrs. Bush took a brief tour of the Princess Marina Hospital. They were greeted by an impromptu crowd that gathered during the tour. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, along with local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff finish the restoration on the Ngungu Health Center on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The renovations are completed prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the clinic for cervical cancer screening. The Bush Center partnered with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch children breakdance during a visit to the Kasisi Children’s Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Children at the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Ambassador Michelle Gavin, U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, enjoys a laugh with President George W. Bush during a briefing on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Centers for Disease Control Botswana. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
This was supposed to be a photo of my cervix. I know, it sounds weird. Why would someone want to take a photo of their cervix. Well, when someone breaks a bone, they get to see the damage on a x-ray, or when someone has a tumor in their breast they get to see and scan of it. Well, I have something wrong with my cervix, which we'll get to in a minute. I would like to see my "broken" cervix. It's my body, right? When I went in for surgery I told the doctor that I had brought my camera and before surgery I would like them to take a photo of my cervix so I could see what they see. The doctor was really nice, called the head of the department, but unfortunately she didn't think she would be able to do it. I really wasn't even supposed to have a camera in there. So after surgery, when they left the room I took two quick shots to sort of sum up my experience.
So about a year ago, I went in for a routine pap smear. I hadn't had one in 3 years because I didn't have insurance. I found out through a friend that Planned Parenthood offers free pap smears, so I called them up and set up an appointment. About a week later I received a call saying it came back abnormal and I had to come back in. I went in and they did a colposcopy and a biopsy of my cervix (horrible, painful experience!). Two weeks later I found out I had very severe dysplasia (severe pre-cancer) on my cervix. On the scale of mild, moderate or severe, I had the worst of the worst, but luckily still treatable.
I was floored. I was told I needed surgery to get rid of the pre-cancerous cells so they wouldn't turn into full blown cancer. I was terrified after having such a bad experience with the biopsy, that I kept putting off the surgery.
Well, I finally did it! I had the surgery and it went well. Now I just have to wait for the results and make sure there isn't cancer in the part of the cervix they removed. I'm so thankful that I was able to get access to this care through Planned Parenthood. If it wasn't for them, I might have gone 3 more years without a screening and might not be here today. Thank you Planned Parenthood.
Along with volunteers and staff of The Bush Center, President George W. Bush tends to last minute preparations before the ribbon cutting ceremony later in the day at the Ngungu Health Center in Kabwe, Zambia, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. The ribbon cutting ceremony will officially open the newly renovated Ngungu Health Center for cervical cancer screenings. Photo by Shealah Craighead
Children race their tricycles at Kasisi Children's Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Gabane Community Home in Gabane, Botswana, on Thursday, July 5, 2012. During the visit, President and Mrs. Bush meet with members of the Peace Corps, and the children who attend the school. The mission of the school is to provide quality care and support to the sick, orphaned and vulnerable children. Currently the program supports 41 children from the age ranging between 2 - 6 years old, teaching them fundamental education and social skills. In addition to receiving two meals a day, the children receive health care monitoring and assistance for a variety of issues including HIV/AIDS. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush delivers remarks and announces the donation of the eHub by Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon to an audience at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Ms. Deborah Birx, Director, Division of Global HIV/AIDS at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, delivers a brief reflection on the opportunities for Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Wednesday, July 4, 2012, to Mrs. Laura Bush and members of the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, including President George W. Bush during a breakfast meeting in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a tour of the African Center of Excellence for Women's Cancer Control at the University Teaching Hospital on July 4, 2012, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Mrs. Bush pauses for a photo with a student at the Lufutuko Community School in Kabwe, Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
A nurse views data in the e-Hub at the Centre of Excellence for Women's Cancer Control at the University Teaching Hospital on July 4, 2012, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. NOTE: The TV screen has been altered in Photoshop to cover private medical content related to cervical cancer diagnosis. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
OMEGA offers the latest and most advanced cervical cancer treatment in India. In fact, it is one of the best oncology services in India which offers cervix cancer treatment. We work with specialists in other areas of cervical cancer when necessary to give you a comprehensive approach to treatment of uterus cervix cancer.
During the second day of renovations, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff work to restore the Ngungu Health Center on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The clinic renovations are in conjunction with The Bush Center's partnership with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Kasisi Children's Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Representatives from Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon members pose for a photo withe President and Mrs. Bush after breakfast at the InterContinental Hotel on July 4, 2012, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Children read aloud for Mrs. Bush at Julie Anne's Children's Home at the Robert Shitma School, in Kabwe, Zambia. The school was established in 2001 to serve street children and disadvantaged children. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a breakfast with American citizens on Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Zambezi Source Lodge in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
OMEGA offers the latest and most advanced cervical cancer treatment in India. In fact, it is one of the best oncology services in India which offers cervix cancer treatment. We work with specialists in other areas of cervical cancer when necessary to give you a comprehensive approach to treatment of uterus cervix cancer.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Get regular Pap tests to check for early signs. When cervical cancer is detected at its earliest stage, the 5-year survival rate is more than 90 percent.
Symptoms of cervical cancer:
-abnormal bleeding
-foul smelling vaginal discharge
-discomfort during intercourse
Risk factors include:
-early onset of intercourse
-3> sexual partners in one's lifetime
-history of genital warts
-immunosuppressive disorders such as HIV/AIDS
-failure to receive regular Pap test screening
-long term use of oral contraceptives
-smoking
Mrs. Laura Bush visits the Nkrumah College of Education and meets with students and faculty of the Nkrumah Teacher Training College on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Women fill out paper work before being screened, diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer at the Ngungu Health Center. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush renovates the Ngungu Health Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. President and Mrs. Bush are in Africa to promote the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which aims to save women from cervical cancer. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, along with local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff finish the restoration on the Ngungu Health Center on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Kasisi Children's Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Kasisi is home to approximately 230 orphaned children between infant to university age range. It is the most well known orphanage in Zambia. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
Children at the Julie Anne's Children's Home at the Robert Shitma School in Kabwe, Zambia. The school was established in 2001 to serve street children and disadvantaged children. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
During the second day of renovations, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff work to restore the Ngungu Health Center on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The clinic renovations are in conjunction with The Bush Center's partnership with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
During the second day of renovations, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff work to restore the Ngungu Health Center on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The clinic renovations are in conjunction with The Bush Center's partnership with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
During the second day of renovations, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, local community residents, and members of The Bush Center staff work to restore the Ngungu Health Center on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Kabwe, Zambia, Africa. The clinic renovations are in conjunction with The Bush Center's partnership with the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon Initiative to promote awareness of cervical cancer and women's health care. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center
A local resident, splattered with paint, pauses for a photo during renovations of the Ngungu Health Center. Photo by Shealah Craighead/The Bush Center