Netizens argue that Poonam Pandey’s death appears ‘fishy’ and that cervical cancer patients do not typically pass quite suddenly.

Poonam Pandey Death News: According to her media manager Parul Chawla, actress and model Poonam Pandey passed away on Friday at the age of 32 from cervical cancer, as reported by ANI.

Additional confirmation came from a post on her official Instagram account that said, “This morning is a tough one for us. We would like to seek privacy during this time of loss as we remember Poonam fondly for everything we shared. We are deeply heartbroken to inform you that she passed away from cervical cancer. Poonam was nice to every living thing that came into contact with her.”

Netizens are still in disbelief, but is Poonam Pandey actually dead?

Many on social media, however, continue to disbelieve the ‘Lock Up’ star’s death, believing instead that her official account was hacked. One person even expressed the opinion that cervical cancer patients do not usually pass very abruptly and that if she is indeed dead, that needs to be looked into.

Poonam Pandey: who is she?

Known for her daring photographs and videos, Poonam Pandey made her film debut with “Nasha” in 2013 and was most recently seen in Kangana Ranaut’s “Lock Upp” in 2022. In 2011, Poonam Pandey made headlines when she said she would pose nude if India won the ICC Cricket World Cup. She never followed through on her promise, citing public outrage and the BCCI’s refusal to grant her permission.

Three days ago, she shared a photo of herself having fun at a party in Goa on social media.

All the information required about cervical cancer?

A common type of cancer that affects the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, cervical cancer is the fourth most common disease among women worldwide, accounting for around 604,000 diagnoses and 342,000 deaths in 2020.

The main culprit, responsible for 99 percent of cases, is the human papillomavirus (HPV). This sexually transmitted infection frequently has no symptoms and, although it is usually immune system cleared, recurring infections can result in abnormal cell growth and cervical cancer. The time it takes for abnormal cells to become cancerous ones is usually 15-20 years, but in people with compromised immune systems, it can happen as soon as 5-10 years.

Cervical cancer is far more treatable if detected early; women at higher risk include those who smoke, have other STDs, are young moms, and take hormonal contraceptives.

Signs and symptoms

Cervical cancer may not show any symptoms when it first begins, but as it progresses, it may show signs and symptoms like:

Reasons

The etiology of cervical cancer starts with modifications to the DNA of healthy cells in the cervix. The instructions contained in a cell’s DNA instruct it to proliferate rapidly, continuing to live when healthy cells would have died as a normal part of its life cycle. This results in an overabundance of cells, which may form a mass known as a tumor, invade and destroy healthy body tissue, and eventually break off and spread to other parts of the body.

The majority of cervical cancers are caused by HPV, a common virus spread through sexual contact. While most individuals never have any problems with HPV and the virus normally goes away on its own, some people develop abnormalities in their cells that may eventually result in cancer.

Factors at risk

Cervical cancer risk factors include:

• Tobacco use. The majority of cervical malignancies are caused by HPV, and smoking raises the chance of HPV infections in smokers. Infected individuals often have longer-lasting and less likely-to-resolve infections.
• An increasing number of sexual partners increases your risk of HPV infection. The more partners you and your partner have, the more sexual partners you will have.
• Early sexual activity: Having sex when you are young puts you at risk for HPV.
• Additional sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Having additional STIs raises your chance of HPV, which can cause cervical cancer. Other STIs that raise your risk include syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV/AIDS.
• A compromised immune system. If you have HPV and your immune system is compromised due to another medical condition, you may be at higher risk of developing cervical cancer.
• Exposure to medication used to prevent miscarriages: If your parent took diethylstilbestrol, or DES, during their pregnancy, you may be at higher risk of developing cervical cancer. This medication was prescribed to prevent miscarriages in the 1950s and has been associated with a type of cervical cancer called clear cell adenocarcinoma.

Prevention

How to lower the chance of cervical cancer:

• Find out if you qualify for the HPV vaccine by speaking with your doctor. Getting vaccinated against HPV can lower your chance of developing cervical cancer and other diseases linked to HPV.
• Get regular Pap testing: Most medical organizations recommend starting routine Pap tests at age 21 and repeating them every few years. Pap tests can identify precancerous abnormalities of the cervix, which can be monitored or treated to avoid cervical cancer.
• Practice safe sex. Limit the number of sexual partners you have and use a condom every time you have sex to lower your risk of sexually transmitted illnesses and cervical cancer.
• Avoid smoking; if you already don’t, do not start; if you already do, see a doctor about resources to assist in quitting.