“I am ALIVE,” says Poonam Pandey. Ever since the news of her passing away from cervical cancer emerged this Friday, netizens speculated about it being fake news. It became a buzzing topic on social media, sparking an ongoing debate.
This speculation was answered today by Poonam herself. She appeared in a video posted on her Instagram account at 12 pm with the caption, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all – I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who lacked knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #deathtocervicalcancer.”
The post attracted various trolls, with people commenting it to be a PR stunt. While a few appreciated her bold move to create awareness about such a grave topic of cervical cancer.
Another video was posted by her later where she stated “Hi everyone. It’s Poonam. I’m sorry I’ve cause this tear and I’m sorry to those whom I’ve hurt. My intention? To shock everyone into the conversation that we are not talking enough about, which is cervical cancer. Yes, I faked my demise, extreme I know. But suddenly, we all are talking about cervical cancer, aren’t we? It’s a disease that silently takes your life. And this disease needed the spotlight urgently. I’m proud of what my death news has been able to achieve. And for those who have questions for me, I will see you live on Hauterrfly.”
This choreographed saga has not just become a trending topic but an ongoing discussion in the media landscape, with netizens freely expressing their opinions.
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