Survival Rates: The prognosis for cervical cancer depends on factors such as the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, the effectiveness of treatment, and the individual's overall health. When cervical cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the five-year survival rate is high. However, survival rates decrease significantly for more advanced stages of the disease.
These statistics underscore the importance of efforts to improve access to cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services globally, as well as the importance of HPV vaccination as a primary prevention strategy.
LOCAL HELP FOR PATIENTS TERMINALLY SUFFERING WITH CERVICAL CANCER
Birmingham Hospice is the primary provider of adult hospice care in the city and its surrounding areas. The charity cares for around 1,000 patients on average every day across its services. Did you know? The charity doesn’t just support elderly patients; they are here for anyone over the age of 18 with a terminal diagnosis.
"We have been fortunate to work alongside some incredibly inspiring families and individuals through the charity's outstanding work. They have shared heart-warming stories about their experiences with the care provided by Birmingham Hospice. It is an important time in many people's lives, and the journey of their loved ones has been truly remarkable. We wanted to spotlight one of the charity’s late patients, who received ongoing support and care throughout her end-of-life care…"
Annie had prolonged symptoms during the COVID pandemic in 2020 that were synonymous with cervical cancer, including bleeding. After several appointments with her GP, Annie was referred for a scan in January 2021, where she was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer at age 34.
Aneela, fondly known as Annie, passed away on Saturday 24 September 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. During her diagnosis, Annie was referred to the hospice to help with her pain control and management.
ABOUT ANNIE Speaking about Annie, Adam, her partner, says this…
“Annie was always known for her kind soul and beautiful smile. She had a real knack of making friends in any scenario because she was so approachable, witty, and such a good listener.
“What stood out most over the last couple of years to all those who knew her or met her during her cancer journey, was her determination and gratitude. Her treatment team and oncologist always noted her brilliant positive attitude.
“She would always count herself as one of the ‘lucky ones’, even with her diagnosis, because she was so grateful for the support and love around her.
“Annie was so well looked after. The staff were amazing, and it was so important to know someone was there on hand to help. Being cared for at home was so important to us."
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FUNDRAISING EFFORTS - FOR BIRMINGHAM HOSPICE
“The grief was a lot, so I started to take up running to get my mind off it. It was then I decided to take on the year of fundraising in her memory, which included five fitness challenges.
“As well as fundraising, I decided to scatter Annie’s ashes in places that were either special to us both or somewhere she’d always wanted to visit. I visited Japan, Paris, Crete, and South Africa to scatter the ashes. I felt really lost and without purpose, so I needed this to focus on to keep me busy.
"The next stop was Paris, as this is where we came for our first-year anniversary. I then travelled to Crete, where Annie worked for a few months and always said it was the making of her. I finally visited South Africa, to take part in a safari. Annie loved animals, especially cats, so this one was really special: it felt like she was with me the whole time."
Over his year of fundraising, aptly named Annie’s Ashes, Adam's raised an astonishing £7,702.36.
"It all began with our very own Ride the Reservoir event back in April, where he conquered the 100km challenge."
He then ran the Great Birmingham Run in May, before taking on an incredible half-Ironman challenge, and an Olympic triathlon. Finally, in October, Adam completed the Barcelona Ironman Challenge which consists of a 3.8km swim, a 112 cycle and a marathon. Adam said:
“I’d done half marathons before but nothing like this. It was very challenging as my watch and phone lost battery and the sun had set. It was quite disorientating. My brother, Alex, caught me during the marathon and told me how much I’d raised, and I couldn’t believe it. Everyone has been so supportive."
When asked if he had any advice for future fundraisers, Adam told us: “Go as big as you think you can’t. Look at what you can do, and then go that extra step. If you have a reason behind supporting, you will find the motivation."
“The one thing I’ve noticed from this year is that Annie’s memory will always live on in the lessons and principles I learned from her and now share with others.”
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