Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. What's more horrifying, is that millions have died of this disease that's nearly 100% preventable. It's no secret that healthcare is full of inequities, with a severe lack of accessible screening programs. But women's health care is also impeded by cultural, gender, and political barriers, issues that have combined to create devastating consequences. A leading expert in cervical cancer prevention, Dr Linda Eckert takes her years of experience and weaves it together with the voices of the courageous women who use their own experience of cervical cancer to advocate for change. This heart-breaking, yet hopeful, book takes you through the world of cervical cancer with evidence-based information, personal stories and actionable outcomes. Society flourishes when women have access to safe and affordable healthcare. Together we can make this need a reality and eliminate the world's most preventable cancer.
- Written by Dr Linda Eckert, an expert in gynecology, immunization and cervical cancer, the book is grounded in her decades of experience working with women around the world. Information is evidence-based but accessible as she explores the reasons for such a persistently high death toll and the barriers to changing it
- Stories told by survivors or patients' families paint a picture of the impact this deadly disease has on women and their communities. These powerful tales are both heartbreaking in their portrayal of loss, as well as passionate and optimistic in their advocacy for change
- An outlines of what steps need to be taken to improve access to safe and affordable healthcare for everyone with a cervix, as well as the societal benefits of doing so, this is a practical call to action. Shows readers myriad ways they can help in their own communities, and how men can dismantle wider patriarchal barriers and support the cause more broadly
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Reviews & endorsements
'Beautifully written, Enough is a searing call to arms, for too many women are dying of cervical cancer when we have the tools to save their lives. The unnecessary human cost of cervical cancer is a scandal, and one that Dr. Eckert is determined to fix.' Nicholas Kristof, Columnist, The New York Times and co-author of Half the Sky
'Eckert presents an urgent and powerful call to action to save lives, based on her decades of practice and research around the world. Enough is an essential resource for anyone concerned with public health, women's rights, and addressing racial and national inequities in healthcare.' Anjli Parrin, Director, Global Human Rights Clinic, University of Chicago Law School
'This is a beautifully written powerful tale of truth and hope, as Dr. Eckert combines her authoritative work with cervical cancer prevention alongside the inspiring voices of women from all over the world.' Princess Nono Simelela, Former WHO Assistant Director General for Strategic Priorities
'Cervical cancer cannot be a disease of inequities anymore and the role of this book is crucial to always remember this. Thanks to the author for this essential piece of advocacy.' Nathalie Broutet, Nathalie Broutet, M.D., Ph.D., Lead of the cervical cancer elimination initiative (2005–2022), WHO Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
'A book to read, to gift, to pass on to friends and those who need to know, to USE to make change – Dr. Eckert deftly intertwines the barriers to achieving [cervical cancer elimination], the science and financial issues as well as cultural issues and the bewildering continuing disvaluing of women's rights and lives.' Joanna M. Cain, M.D., Professor (retired) University of Massachusetts and Co Chair, Cervical Cancer subcommittee International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
'Dr Eckert details moving and powerful stories of women battling cervical cancer. Many will bring you to tears, especially as Dr. Eckert educates us that nearly all of the cancers are preventable. In the end she gives us a hopeful roadmap to address health inequities and systems challenges that would allow us to end this deadly cancer.' Barbara Goff, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW Medicine, Surgeon-in-Chief, University of Washington Medical Center
'Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Enough is the book that should be put in the hands of anyone who has received a [cervical cancer] diagnosis or is supporting someone with a diagnosis.' Diana Rivington, Emeritus of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
'As those with cervical cancer tell their stories, cervical cancer becomes real. This story could be your sister, your mother, your daughter, your aunt, your life partner. Cervical cancer strikes in Zambia, or in Canada, in Honduras, or Australia. In Enough these individuals, whose stories are wonderfully expressed, come to life.' Karen Nakawala, cervical cancer survivor, Founder of Teal Sisters, Zambia
'I would strongly recommend this book to anyone seeking to learn more about cervical cancer, especially those developing health policies.' Aisha Jumaan, Founder and President of Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation, Previous director of the HPV Vaccines: Evidence of Impact project
'This book opened my eyes so wide and showed the whole world what cervical cancer is. All aspects, all successes, all failures.' Icó Tóth, President, Mallow Flower Foundation, Hungary
'Intimate, and informative, Enough reminds us that the choice to end cervical cancer belongs to each of us. Now is the time to act.' Heather White, TogetHER for Health (www.togetherforhealth.org)
'This book serves as a powerful resource to educate medical professionals and the public alike to take charge on self-care and work towards a cervical cancer-free world.' Shobha S. Krishnan, Founder and President, Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer
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Product details
- Date Published: January 2024
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009412650
- length: 350 pages
- dimensions: 224 x 147 x 22 mm
- weight: 0.56kg
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
Introduction: The calling
Part I. A Preventable Cancer:
1. The potent promise and the rotten reality
2. The vision
3. Must we ask what a woman is worth?
Part II. The Science Behind Cervical Cancer:
4. The dangerous clout of a sexually transmitted virus
5. The power of prevention
6. The toll of treatment
7. Gasoline on the fire: when HIV meets HPV
Part III. The Prevention Problem:
8. The deadly link between inequality and cervical cancer
9. Losing the life lottery because of where you are born
10. Sex, lies, and logistics: obstacles to vaccination beyond the marketplace
11. Putting out the fires: obstacles to screening
12. 'Dying inside': obstacles to treatment-and the catastrophic consequences
13. What money cannot buy
Part IV. Getting to Enough:
14. A sea change starts with a ripple
15. Wanted: men to champion the movement
16. Join the collective cry of 'enough!'.
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Author
Linda Eckert, University of Washington
Linda O. Eckert is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology with an Infectious Disease Fellowship at the University of Washington and an internationally recognized expert in immunizations and cervical cancer prevention. For over thirty years, Dr Eckert has worked at Seattle's Harborview Hospital, treating people from all around the world. Frequently in the spotlight for her expertise in HPV vaccinations and cervical cancer screenings, Dr Eckert is passionate in her drive to eliminate this deadly disease.