Google Search for cervical cancer surges over Aduke Gold’s death

After the family of the late gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, revealed the cause of her death on Thursday, search for cervical cancer has surged on Google.

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TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the family revealed Aduke Gold had cervical cancer and was taken to University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, but unfortunately, she died.

The late singer brother, Pastor Ajayi Aderogbo made the revelation after the unexpected death of Aduke sparked reactions and speculations among fans and colleagues in the industry on the cause of her death.

“Whoever is saying what is not should stop it, our daughter was ill, she had cervical cancer, she was taken to UCH in Ibadan and unfortunately, she died. The information spreading around is false.

“Whoever is saying she died of fibroid surgery should stop it. Our daughter was ill, to the glory of God, she rested on Monday, 12th of August.  It is always ideal that you get information from the right source,” Aderogbo said.

Meanwhile, following the disclosure, TNG observed a spike by over 1000% in the search for cervical cancer on Google. It was observed that in the past 22 hours alone, over 10 thousand Nigerians have sought to know what cervical cancer really is.

Nigerians across the country as indicated in the map attached below specifically sought to know the meaning of cervical cancer, what causes it, its symptoms, and what pap smear is.

TNG reports, according to Mayo Clinic, that cervical cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Various strains of the human papillomavirus, also called HPV, play a role in causing most cervical cancers, according to Mayo Clinic, adding that HPV is a common infection that is passed through sexual contact.

However, it could not be confirmed if Aduke Gold’s case of cervical cancer was caused by a strain of HPV through sexual contact.

Mayo Clinic explains further that when exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm and that in a small percentage of people, however, the virus survives for years, which the clinic said contributes to the process that causes some cervical cells to become cancer cells.

“When it starts, cervical cancer might not cause symptoms. As it grows, cervical cancer might cause signs and symptoms, such as: vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause,” it stated.

Other symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic are menstrual bleeding that is heavier and lasts longer than usual; watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odour, and pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.

“You can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer by having screening tests and receiving a vaccine that protects against HPV infection. When cervical cancer happens, it’s often first treated with surgery to remove the cancer. Other treatments may include medicines to kill the cancer cells.

“Options might include chemotherapy and targeted therapy medicines. Radiation therapy with powerful energy beams also may be used. Sometimes treatment combines radiation with low-dose chemotherapy.,” it stated.