Continue Cervical Cancer Screening After Age women+65?

 

Research shows that two-thirds of older women who stop screening remain at risk for cancer.

The five-year survival rate for cancer in the U.S. is at an all-time high, a new report highlights, reaching 70 percent for all cancers combined that were diagnosed between 2015 and 2021. This milestone, doctors and researchers say, can largely be attributed to advancements in screening tools and treatments

Take the Quiz: Cervical Cance

Don’t be fooled by rumors and wrong information about cervical cancer. Get the facts. Use this quiz to test your knowledge of 6 common beliefs about cervical cancer.

1.The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer.

True

False

2 Cervical cancer can often be prevented.

True

 False

3. People with a cervix need to get a Pap test every year to check for cervical cancer.

True

 False

4. HPV infection can be treated to help prevent cervical cancer.

True

 False

5. Cervical cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms right away.

 True

 False

6. If you have had any type of hysterectomy, you can't get cervical cancer and don’t need to be tested for it.

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Investments in research are crucial for continued progress

Should Women Continue Cervical Cancer Screening After Age 65? (India)

Many women believe cervical cancer screening automatically stops after 65. In India, this belief can be dangerous. Continuing screening after 65 may prevent late-stage cervical cancer.

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Why screening after 65 is still important

• Over 20% of cervical cancers occur in women above 65
• Most affected women were never screened earlier
• Cervical cancer develops slowly over 10–20 years

Learn more about HPV: HPV Test in India

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Decision chart: Stop or Continue?

Your History	Advice
3 normal Pap tests or 2 normal HPV tests in 10 years	✅ Screening may stop
Never screened or irregular screening	🔴 Continue screening
Past abnormal Pap / HPV / precancer	🔴 Continue for 20 years
Weak immunity (HIV, steroids, transplant)	🔴 Continue screening
No old reports available	🔴 Continue (safer choice)

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Special considerations for Indian women

• Lifetime screening rates in India remain low
• Many women over 60 never had a Pap smear
• Government programs now support screening

Read also: Women’s Cancer Screening Guide

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Which test is used after 65?

• HPV test – every 5 years (preferred)
• Pap smear – every 3 years
• Co-testing – where available

Pap Smear Test Explained

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Common myths clarified

“I am no longer sexually active.”
HPV can remain dormant for decades.

“I feel healthy.”
Early cervical cancer often has no symptoms.

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Key message:
If past screening history is unclear, continuing cervical cancer screening after 65 is the safest option.

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Advice for families and caregivers

• Encourage screening discussions
• Help locate old medical reports
• Support elderly women during hospital visits

Healthy Ageing for Women

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Final takeaway

✔ Many Indian women should continue screening after 65
✔ Stopping is safe only after confirmed adequate screening
✔ Prevention has no age limit

Cervical Cancer Screening After 65 – What Women Must Know

Age 65 is NOT an automatic stop

Many Indian women were never screened earlier. Stopping tests too soon increases cancer risk.

Read screening basics →

Never screened earlier?

If you never had Pap or HPV testing, screening should continue after 65.

Pap smear explained →

HPV can stay silent for years

HPV infection may cause cancer 10–20 years later, even without symptoms.

HPV test in India →

Past abnormal report?

Screening must continue for 20 years after the last abnormal test.

Safest rule

If old reports are missing or unclear, continue screening.

Healthy ageing guide →

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test – Medical Guide (India)

 

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test

Introduction 

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test – Complete Medical Guide (India)

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammation-sensitive protein produced by the liver. In India, CRP testing is widely used to detect hidden infections, assess heart disease risk, monitor tuberculosis, diabetes, arthritis, and evaluate recovery after surgery or COVID-related inflammation.

🔬 Why CRP Matters

CRP rises rapidly within 6–8 hours of tissue injury or infection. Indian clinicians rely on CRP because it is affordable, fast, and reliable—even in early disease stages.

🧪 CRP Test Process

• Venous blood sample
• No fasting required
• Report available within 6–24 hours
• Safe for elderly & chronic patients

📊 CRP Values – Indian Lab Reference

< 1 mg/L – Normal (Healthy adults)

1 – 3 mg/L – Mild inflammation (obesity, smoking, early diabetes)

3 – 10 mg/L – Active infection or chronic disease

> 10 mg/L – Severe infection (TB, pneumonia, sepsis, autoimmune flare)

❤️ hs-CRP & Heart Risk (India)

High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is critical for Indians due to higher premature heart disease risk.

• < 1 mg/L – Low cardiac risk
• 1–2 mg/L – Moderate risk
• > 2 mg/L – High heart attack riskk

📄 Understanding the Report

CRP indicates presence and intensity of inflammation, not the cause. Doctors correlate it with symptoms, ESR, imaging, and culture tests.

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New technology capturing the attention -50-plus

New technology is capturing the attention of adults age 50-plus, potentially 

recognizing its power to help them age in place.

• More than six in ten (63%) are using one or more smart home devices to add ease and functionality to their 

home.

• Similarly, interest and use of home safety tech has also increased with almost half (46%) using one or more 

devices to help provide peace of mind and 40% expressing interest in using such tech in the future.

Health and wellness tech has the potential to meet some of the growing needs of 

an aging population.

• Many adults age 50-plus (46%) recognize technology can enable a healthy life, with significant interest (47%) 

expressed for brain health tech such as brain training exercises or wearables to track sleep and stress levels.

• In addition, some caregivers (33%) are beginning to embrace tech specifically designed to assist them, while 

many are also leveraging a variety of digital services to aid in their responsibilities.

Older adults maintain a steady engagement with a variety of digital services.

• Two-thirds (66%) see technology as a means for enriching their lives by making daily life and aging easier.

• Adults age 50-plus currently use more than a dozen digital services to help them manage their home, 

finances, social lives, and personal interests. 

• Some older adults are using health-related and non-health specific digital services to help them improve or 

maintain their health and wellness.

• Most of the digital services older adults use are free, with more than half (60%) not willing to pay a fee for 

such services in the future.

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Five categories of technology were evaluated in this 

study.

Today's technology is revolutionizing how older adults 

maintain their independence while staying connected 

to family and communities. 

The future of technology looks even more promising, 

with significant development focused on solutions that 

empower older adults to take control of their lives while 

also providing peace of mind.

Today and tomorrow’s technology includes tech 

designed not only for communication, convenience, 

safety, and entertainment but also for all aspects of 

health – personal wellness and health, caregiving, and 

brain health.

Technology of the Future

Smart Home Tech

Smart home devices that use the home Wi-Fi to add ease and 

functionality to the home, most are manageable through an app 

on a mobile device.

Home Safety Tech

Devices for the home that add a layer of safety and security, such 

as cameras, alarms, sensors to detect if someone falls, remote 

access to appliances, lights, thermostat, etc.

Mobility Tech

Technology options for getting around, whether that be in the 

home or around town.

Brain Health Tech

Various technologies such as apps for brain training exercises, a 

wearable device to track sleep and stress patterns, etc.

Caregiving Tech

Tech devices and services specifically designed to aid in the care 

of another person, such as motion sensors, scheduling 

assistants, and online support communities.

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10-Second Fit Test Could Predict How Long You Will Live

“10-Second Fit Test Could Predict How Long You Will Live” — What it really means

This headline refers to a simple balance-and-strength test that reflects your overall functional fitness, especially important as we age.

🔍 What is the 10-Second Fit Test?

Most commonly, it refers to the Sit-to-Stand Balance Test or Single-Leg Balance Test:

👉 Single-Leg Balance Version (Most cited)

Stand barefoot on one leg

Keep hands by your side

Eyes open

Hold for 10 seconds without:

Putting the other foot down

Grabbing support

Excessive wobbling

🧠 Why does this predict longevity?

Balance is not just about muscles. It reflects the combined health of:

Brain (coordination & reflexes)

Inner ear (vestibular system)

Muscles & joints

Nerves

Cardiovascular system

Poor balance often signals hidden health risks.

📊 What studies have shown

Large long-term studies (middle-aged & older adults) found that people who could not balance for 10 seconds had a significantly higher risk of death over the next 5–10 years — mainly due to:

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes complications

Falls and fractures

⚠️ Important:

This does NOT mean balance failure causes death — it is a warning marker, like BP or blood sugar.

👵 Why it matters more after 40–50 years

As we age:

Muscle mass decreases (sarcopenia)

Nerve conduction slows

Reaction time reduces

Balance loss often appears before major disease symptoms.

✅ Good News: Balance is trainable

Even older adults can improve balance within 4–8 weeks.

Simple daily exercises:

Single-leg standing (near a wall)

Heel-to-toe walk

Chair sit-to-stand (10 reps)

Tai Chi / Yoga

Light resistance training

⏱ Just 5–10 minutes/day helps.

🩺 When to be cautious

Do not test alone if you have dizziness

Always stand near support

Stop if you feel unsteady

🧾 Key Takeaway (Layman-friendly)

If you can balance for 10 seconds, your body systems are likely aging well.

If not, it’s a signal to act early — not a reason to panic.

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CT Coronary Angiogram – New Advanced Heart Blockage Test in India

CTCA

CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)

New advanced, non-invasive heart blockage test available across India.

Step 1: What is CT Coronary Angiogram?

CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA) is a modern CT scan that creates detailed 3D images of the heart’s coronary arteries using contrast dye.

It detects artery narrowing, calcium, and blockage without inserting a tube into the heart.

Step 2: Why is CTCA an Advanced Test?

• Non-invasive and painless
• No hospital admission required
• Early detection before heart attack
• Safer for elderly and diabetics

Step 3: CT Coronary Angiogram Cost in India

₹8,000 – ₹20,000

Metro cities may charge slightly higher due to advanced CT machines.

Tier-2 cities: ₹8,000 – ₹14,000
Metro cities: ₹12,000 – ₹20,000

Step 4: How is the Test Done?

• Heart rate medicine may be given
• Contrast dye injected through vein
• CT scan completed in 15–30 minutes
• No stitches, no rest needed

Step 5: Understanding the Results

• Normal: No blockage
• Mild (1–30%): Lifestyle + medicines
• Moderate (30–70%): Further evaluation
• Severe (>70%): Angiography or stent may be needed

Step 6: Who Should Do CTCA?

• Chest pain with normal ECG
• Diabetes or high cholesterol
• Family history of heart disease
• Post-COVID chest discomfort

Step 7: CTCA vs Traditional Angiography

CTCA: Screening, early detection, non-invasive
Angiography: Invasive, treatment planning

⚠️ This content is for patient education only. Always consult a cardiologist.

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Post-COVID Blood Fat Awareness

🩸 Why Fat Blocks Blood Vessels
(Post-COVID Explained Simply)

This fast AMP infographic explains blood fat in a calm, easy way — inspired by AARP clarity.

❓ Fat cannot dissolve in blood

Blood is Water-Based

Fat cannot mix with water, so it cannot travel alone in blood.

Fat Joins Protein

Fat combines with protein to form a carrier called lipoprotein.

🧬 What is inside this fat carrier?

Triglycerides

Made from excess sugar, rice, sweets, and alcohol.

Cholesterol

Needed in small amount, harmful when excess sticks to vessels.

Protein

Acts like a vehicle carrying fat inside blood.

🚫 How vessels get blocked

Too Much Sugar

Liver converts sugar into triglycerides.

Fat Clubbing

Fat-protein particles stick to vessel walls.

Reduced Blood Flow

Raises risk of heart attack and stroke.

⚠️ Why this increased after COVID-19

• COVID caused long-term vessel inflammation
• Steroid use raised sugar and fat levels
• Lockdown reduced physical activity
• Post-COVID fatigue slowed metabolism

Result: More Indians now have dangerous blood fat levels.

✅ Simple protection message

Eat Smart

Less sugar & white rice, more vegetables.

Walk Daily

30–45 minutes protects blood vessels.

Test Regularly

Lipid profile every 6 months.

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