Samantha Akkineni fights against 'cancer' like a pro; urges other women to get vaccine shot

Samantha Akkineni had once taken precautionary steps to avoid the deadly disease called cancer

<p>A few years ago, Samantha Akkineni had taken her final cervical cancer vaccine shot. Not only is Samantha looking after herself, but is also urging other girls to get vaccinated.<br />&nbsp;</p>

A few years ago, Samantha Akkineni had taken her final cervical cancer vaccine shot. Not only is Samantha looking after herself, but is also urging other girls to get vaccinated.

<p>The actress tweeted, "Got my final cervical cancer vaccine shot...one less reason to be afraid.. Girls pls make sure u get vaccinated for u and ur family."</p>

The actress tweeted, "Got my final cervical cancer vaccine shot...one less reason to be afraid.. Girls pls make sure u get vaccinated for u and ur family."

<p>According to reports, Cervical Cancer kills more than 90,000 women a year in India alone. There have been many awareness programs to make women across India aware of this so that women across the country can prevent this disease in the early stages itself.<br />&nbsp;</p>

According to reports, Cervical Cancer kills more than 90,000 women a year in India alone. There have been many awareness programs to make women across India aware of this so that women across the country can prevent this disease in the early stages itself.

<p>These days, Samantha Akkineni is on cloud 9 after being roped in to play the title role in the biopic of Bangalore Nagarathnamma. The news made Samantha and her fans excited as it is being helmed by senior director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao of Pushpaka Vimanamu fame.<br />&nbsp;</p>

These days, Samantha Akkineni is on cloud 9 after being roped in to play the title role in the biopic of Bangalore Nagarathnamma. The news made Samantha and her fans excited as it is being helmed by senior director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao of Pushpaka Vimanamu fame.

<p>This role came into Samantha's kitty after many actresses like Anushka Shetty stepped out of the race. And now, she is all thrilled about this project.</p>

This role came into Samantha's kitty after many actresses like Anushka Shetty stepped out of the race. And now, she is all thrilled about this project.

<p style="text-align: justify;">Now, Samantha is waiting to hear the narration from Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. A source quoted by Deccan Chronicle, said, "The director has approached Samantha for the biopic, and Samantha has shown positive signs about taking up this film, and once the director gives a complete narration of the story, she would like to finalise it."</p>

Now, Samantha is waiting to hear the narration from Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. A source quoted by Deccan Chronicle, said, "The director has approached Samantha for the biopic, and Samantha has shown positive signs about taking up this film, and once the director gives a complete narration of the story, she would like to finalise it."