Cancer Prevention Takes Centre Stage at Local School Event
Cancer prevention took centre stage at a local school event. Yvonne Koeth, battling cervical cancer, stressed the importance of school events in raising awareness and preventing HPV-related cancers. Three individuals shared their personal experiences, including Dirk Rohde, a motorcycle policeman who overcame tongue cancer.
Skin cancer, one of the most common types, demands early detection and prevention. Sandra Zimmermann, diagnosed with malignant melanoma at 31, is now cancer-free but still faces some limitations. Yvonne Koeth, despite being terminally ill, keeps her cancer at bay with antibody therapy and remains optimistic. She, along with Dirk Rohde, actively promotes vaccination rates through social media.
The school event highlighted the role of HPV vaccination in preventing almost half of all cancer cases. The STIKO recommends vaccination for girls and boys aged 9 before their first sexual contact. Not smoking, regular exercise, a healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption, and UV radiation protection also significantly reduce cancer risk. Dr. Uschi Traub, head of Health Promotion, emphasised early education and prevention as key to cancer prevention.
The school event underscored the importance of cancer prevention and early detection. Personal experiences shared by Yvonne Koeth, Dirk Rohde, and Sandra Zimmermann brought home the reality of cancer and the need for collective action. The event served as a reminder that lifestyle choices and vaccinations can significantly impact cancer risk.
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