Cancer is considered one of the most dangerous diseases in the world, but experts say that if its early signs are recognized in time, its successful treatment is possible.
Experts of the Cancer Institute have warned people that ignoring some unusual symptoms seen in the body can prove costly. He claims that with timely diagnosis and proper treatment, this deadly disease can be controlled or completely eliminated in its early stages. Cancer cases are continuously increasing in India, but what is even more worrying is that patients are unable to detect its symptoms and reach the hospital late. Even today, most cancer patients in the country are identified when the disease has reached the third or fourth stage. According to an expert doctor of a cancer institute, cancer is not incurable. If this disease is caught in the early stages, not only does its treatment become very easy, but the chances of complete recovery of the patient also increases manifold.
These cancers can be completely cured with early detection According to doctors, there are some cancers which, if identified in the first stage, can give a new life to the patient: – Oral Cancer – Breast Cancer – Cervical Cancer – Cervical Cancer – Colorectal Cancer – Intestinal Cancer.
If timely diagnosis is not made, the cancer tumor starts growing from its place and spreading to other parts of the body (such as liver, lungs or bones), which is called ‘metastasis’ in medical language. After this the treatment becomes quite complicated.
3 main reasons for delayed diagnosis After all, why are Indian patients unable to reach the doctor on time? Experts have mainly given three big reasons behind this… People ignore the early signs of cancer considering it as a common everyday problem. There is an unknown fear and stigma associated with cancer in the society. Many people start living in fear that ‘what if they get tested and cancer is found?’ Due to this fear they run away from getting tested.
Regular Screening: In India, awareness regarding ‘health checkup’ or ‘cancer screening’ (testing done before symptoms appear) is negligible. People go to the hospital only when the illness becomes serious.
Never ignore these 5 red flags of persistent cough: Cough not getting better even after taking medicine for weeks. Sudden weight loss: Rapid loss of body weight without any diet or exercise. Mouth Ulcers: Ulcers in the mouth or tongue that do not heal even after taking medication for a long time (especially in tobacco/betel nut users). Constant fatigue: Feeling weak and tired all the time despite plenty of rest and good diet. Lumps in the body: Emergence of a strange painless lump in any part of the body (such as breast or neck).
Expert advice: The biggest weapon to prevent cancer is regular health checkup on time. After the age of 40, women should undergo mammography and men should undergo oral and other important cancer screening tests once a year.