CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM ASPECTS
Because cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Guatemala, SewHope has made it a priority to work on its prevention. Recognized by the Guatemalan Ministry of Health as a leader in cervical cancer prevention in Guatemala, we work with local health centers to train and educate other medical personnel about cervical cancer screening and prevention, HPV and screening techniques.
PreventionSince 2012, SewHope has performed over 16,000 pap smears to screen for cervical cancer and 2,500 treatments for pre-cancerous abnormalities.
HPV TypingSewHope partners with Propath Pathology Services at the University of Texas to test all slides for various types human papilloma virus (HPV), the causal agent of most cervical cancers.
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JornadasSewHope medical staff travel throughout the Petén to bring preventative care to even the most remote of communities. Every year dozens of communities benefit from the outreach done by our nurses and visiting physicians from the Americas.
CytologyOur on-staff nurse is a Guatemalan-certified cytologist and trains with U.S. cytologists. This gives us the ability to read pap smears on-site and give our patients test results quickly.
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Local PartnershipsFor several years, SewHope has worked with Dr. Palma and the San Benito National Hospital to help educate families in Peten about the importance of the HPV vaccine, allowing us to spread the word on the vaccines effectiveness and to detect the potential for high risk infections, which will help save the lives of young women.
SewHope maintains a great relationship not only with the San Benito National Hospital and the Guatemalan Ministry of Health: they often refer women to us for screening and treatments, and we refer patients to them who are outside of our clinic's treatment capabilities. In addition to providing pap smears at our clinic in Santa Ana, Guatemala, SewHope partners with groups such as Afosa, a Guatemalan organization that focuses on health, family planning, education and development projects in Peten, who employ young Guatemalans trained to run specific community projects. |
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Thank Youto those who make our cervical cancer prevention program possible:
Dr. Anne Ruch Chetti Smith Hologic ProMedica Propath Pathology Services at the University of Texas Zonta Club of Toledo Rotary Club of Toledo |
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Flori's StoryFlori was a young Guatemalan woman who came to SewHope's clinic in 2010 with advanced cervical cancer. Through the generosity and hard work of many different individuals in the Toledo area, Flori was able to come to the United States for treatment. Sadly, she passed away in 2011, from a disease that could have been prevented with proper screening and early treatment.
But her death was not in vain - news spread quickly of Flori's cancer and the gringos who had done their best to help her. Because of her witness, many of her friends and neighbors came to get screened... and then their friends and neighbors came to get screened... and word spread about the importance of pap smears. Read more of Flori's story here. |
Support Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer is 100% preventable through regular screenings and follow-up care.
Help SewHope continue to provide life-saving treatment and screenings across northern Guatemala. Not only can you make a difference in one woman's life, but you can help SewHope change the country's attitude towards preventative care.
Help SewHope continue to provide life-saving treatment and screenings across northern Guatemala. Not only can you make a difference in one woman's life, but you can help SewHope change the country's attitude towards preventative care.
Community OutreachSupport SewHope jornadas for just $500/quarterly or $2000/year
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Medical Staff SponsorSupport our medical team for $250/month, directed towards salaries.
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General DonationGive a gift and let SewHope use it where the need is greatest
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