Cervical Cancer Steals the Life of Rising Beauty Influencer Jessica Pettway

Tragedy struck the beauty community when rising influencer Jessica Pettway lost her life to cervical cancer following a medical misdiagnosis. In July 2023, Jessica shared her cervical cancer diagnosis, revealing her symptoms began in June 2022 with intense vaginal bleeding.

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• From July 2022 through January 2023, she was repeatedly told she had fibroids, delaying proper diagnosis.
• It wasn't until February 2023 that an oncologist diagnosed her with stage 3 cervical cancer after a biopsy.
• Nearly 9 months after her initial misdiagnosis, Jessica passed away, leaving behind her husband of 12 years and two children.

Cervical cancer starts with abnormal cell growth in the cervix, the narrow passage connecting the uterus and vagina. While the most common cause is HPV, a preventable virus, delayed diagnosis can be catastrophic, as Jessica's story tragically illustrates. The good news is that HPV is preventable. There is an HPV vaccine that is highly effective.

Here are critical things every woman should know about cervical cancer:

• The HPV vaccine is the best way to prevent cervical cancer - It can also prevent anal cancer, penile cancer, throat cancer, vaginal cancer
• It prevents more than 90% of cancers attributable to HPV
• Since the introduction of the HPV vaccine in 2006, infections with high-risk strains have decreased by 88% in teens and 81% in young adult women.
• The HPV vaccine is recommended between the ages of 9 and 26 and even up to age 45 plus depending on your doctor's recommendations.

Her loved ones remain in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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[DrFrita]

Jessica Pettway’s loved ones remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

[celeste-marievalentine]

I had no symptoms at all...at 42 i had gastric bypass. Lost 79kgs. Finally went for skin removal and tummy tuc at 52. I started bleeding. I kept raising it and surgeon said they dont go there. 6 weeks later I told him it hasnt stopped. He finally sent me for a sonar. They said I need a gynae asap. Gynae did biopsy and said shed see me in a week. Two days later she called me to say I need a full hysterectomy asap. Still recovering from an abdomnioplasty i had to undergo a full hysterectomy with oopherectomy. They sent it off for a biopsy. Six weeks later turns out I had stage 1B cancer and 3/4 of my uterus was malignant. Had I not insisted someone see whats wrong i wouldnt be typing this today. I wouldnt be here. Its a silent killer. Listen to your body. It does speak to you. I always wonder how long it was there for and growing. No one picked up anything and also wonder if it was a reason I couldnt have children. Everyone talks about breast cancer globally but very little said about cervical or endometrial cancer. Stand up for yourself. Fight to be heard and dont stop till you are. Im in South Africa and I was fortunate to firstly listen but also to have been heard and it was actioned asap.

[marcirobins]

Ladies, please don’t skip your annual exam.

[louisegardenia]

That’s so sad. I had intermediate risk hpv for three years but I’m body cleared it. I hope it doesn’t come back,

[ladychefette]

We need more education and awareness of HPV. Surprisingly many people are uneducated and unaware of this virus. So young. So sad.🙏🏾♥️

[walkingbyfaith]

Oh no, I use to enjoy
Jessica Pettaway, the adorable kid (s) she had and of course hubby too,
So Sad, TYFS relevant information
Blessings ❤️

[kellyjordan]

Thank you for sharing so sorry for this young woman and her family.

[mzwgyis]

Thanks Dr Freda for value information ❤ blessings 😊

[jennieharrington]

Endless prayers forall loved ones strength and comfort in this most horrible of times

[michellemmujadilah]

In addition to suggesting vaccines, we should teach our young girls about abstinence and gynecological hygiene.

[peterwalker]

It is thought too that the partner uncircumcised part plays a big part as well

[jenevajones]

Thank you so much for this important information

[lovelywoman]

Could you do a video on symptoms of Thyroid

[JoyceBenson-djbm]

I Joyce Benson has cervical cancer HPV low back pain

[serenasmith]

Dr frita this was very informative thank you I never knew you can get cervical cancer when being on birth control for so long

[shantegilchrist]

Im a mother of 5 age 42 and I have cervical cancer

[girlrockify]

I went to gyns for years they never found it they finally looked n tested for it probably im 58

[pxnfftc]

What's common symptoms of cervical cancer regardless of mentioned symptoms like pain during intercourse

[Lauren-vdqe]

avoid sx unless youre married to them!!

[Bbrownfoot]

Is the HPV vaccine used for older women.