An Act of Courage

Reining in Cervical Cancer — What We’re Trying to Do and the Science Behind It

December 19, 2023 capracare Season 3 Episode 15
An Act of Courage
Reining in Cervical Cancer — What We’re Trying to Do and the Science Behind It
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 - What We’re Trying to Do and the Science Behind It

In our first episode we talked about how the collaboration between capra
care and the Prospect Goshen Rotary Club started. Today we are going to focus on the screening methods used to detect cervical cancer, the science behind it and why it is so important to the women of Haiti.   Jean and I are very grateful to have with us two women from Haiti—both of whom are familiar with cervical cancer screenings—and are familiar with capracare.  Dr. Helene Nau, a Haitian native and a Family Practitioner, is now practicing in Miami and Broward County and is a member of the capracare board. Dr. Sophia Lubin, a first generation Haitian American, is an OB/GYN practicing in NYC. Dr. Sophia is also a capracare board member.  

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Welcome and Introductions by Jo Ann
Becoming involved with capracare: Dr. Helene, Dr. Sophia talk about how they met Jean and became involved with capracare
Cervical cancer, the problem: Dr. Helene talks about why cervical cancer is such a problem in Haiti
An issue with screening: Dr. Sophia talks about why women aren’t being screened in Haiti
Limited Options: Dr. Helene and Dr. Sophia talk about the limited options for both screening and treatment
Prevention Issues: Dr. Sophia talks about how there is no concept of primary or secondary prevention and the resulting problems
Leading cause of death: Dr. Helene and Dr. Sophia talk about how and why cervical cancer is the leading cause of death of women in Haiti
See & Treat: What is it? Dr. Helene talks about what See & Treat is
See & Treat: How it works: Dr. Sophia talks about how See & Treat works
A Solution for capracare: Dr. Helene and Dr. Sophia talk about why See & Treat works as a part of the capracare program
Cultural Issues: Dr. Sophia and Dr. Helene talk about the cultural and political hurdles related to screening women in Haiti
capracare’s Role: Dr. Sophia, Dr. Helene and Jo Ann talk about the importance of the role capracare, as a Haitian organization, in making the screening program work
Vaccines: Dr. Sophia and Dr. Helene talk about the issues in Haiti related to HPV vaccines
Other screening methods: Dr. Sophia and Dr. Helene talk about the swab test method, how it works, the pros and cons and the hurdles and struggles in Haiti involved
The good news: Dr. Sophia, Dr. Helene and Jo Ann talk about why it is so critical that capracare keep trying
What’s Next: Jo Ann promos Episode 3 of Season 3