Corinthians Women step up prevention, complete HPV jabs | OneFootball

Corinthians Women took advantage of the month dedicated to raising awareness about gynecological cancers to promote a health care initiative for its athletes. Last week, the Brabas squad received the final dose of the HPV vaccine in an action linked to the Setembro em Flor campaign.

When sharing the initiative, the club stressed that prevention should not be limited to a specific time on the calendar. The idea is to use the players’ visibility to broaden access to information and draw attention to care related to women’s health.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians

HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is linked to the development of different diseases, including some types of cancer. That is why vaccination is presented as one of the forms of prevention highlighted during the campaign.

Tamires highlights the importance of prevention

One of the athletes who took part in promoting the initiative was Tamires. The left-back emphasized that the topic gains attention during Setembro em Flor, but needs to remain in focus throughout the entire year.

The number 37 shirt also mentioned the approach of Outubro Rosa, traditionally associated with breast cancer awareness, and took the opportunity to encourage HPV vaccination.

“This care is part of the Setembro em Flor awareness campaign, which is about preventing gynecological cancers. And we also carry it into Outubro Rosa, because HPV prevention cannot be limited to just one time of the year. Let’s get vaccinated, everyone.”

The message follows the line adopted by Corinthians in the post about the initiative: just as happens on the field, completing every step is also essential when it comes to prevention.

Setembro em Flor draws attention to gynecological cancers

Setembro em Flor is an awareness initiative created by the Brazilian Group of Gynecological Tumors (EVA). The campaign seeks to expand public knowledge about the main types of cancer that affect the female reproductive system and encourage discussion about prevention and diagnosis.

According to data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA) presented in the campaign, estimates for the period between 2026 and 2028 point to 36,980 new cases per year in Brazil, considering cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers.

In the Southeast region alone, the projection is 15,430 new diagnoses per year of these diseases over the same period. In the previous three-year period, between 2023 and 2025, the estimate was 13,830 cases per year in the region, a difference of approximately 11.5%.

Created to bring the issue into focus during September, the movement also works to ensure that information about gynecological tumors is not limited to the campaign month. The EVA Group has been developing educational actions related to the topic since 2021.

Brabas prepare for Brasileirão final

Away from the awareness initiative, the Corinthians squad is living through a decisive week on the field. After eliminating Bahia in the semifinal, Corinthians begins this Saturday (26) its fight for the Brazilian Women’s Championship title.

The Brabas host São Paulo at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the first Majestoso of the final. The second leg will be played on October 3, at the same time, at Morumbis. Corinthians is seeking the eighth title in its history in the national competition and reaches its tenth consecutive Brasileirão Feminino final.

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