All you need to know about Cancer and its preventive measures

All you need to know about Cancer 

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardio-vascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) with the objectives to prevent and control common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) through behavior and lifestyle changes

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. Approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries

Symptoms & Warning Signs of Cancer

• Change in bowel or bladder habits.
• A sore that does not heal.
• Unusual bleeding or discharge.
• Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.
• Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
• Obvious change in a wart or mole.
• Nagging cough or hoarseness.

Which state in India has most cancer patients?
 The highest number of cancer cases in India is detected from Kerala, followed by Mizoram, Haryana, Delhi, and Karnataka, while it is the lowest in Bihar. 

How common is Indian cancer?
Oral Cancer is a major problem in India. Of the global 3 lakh cases detected annually, 86% are reported from India, where it's the third most common cancer.

 

Which state is first in Cancer in India?
The median age at diagnosis of cancer was 54.0 years in males and 52.4 years in females. The highest number of cancer cases recorded from Indian states were from Haryana at 39.6 % followed by Delhi at 27.3 % and Uttar Pradesh at 12.7%, is the key findings across India as per the FMRI Cancer Registry.

Which cancer is dangerous in India?
According to WHO's Cancer Report, in India, lung, oral, lip, throat and neck cancers are the most common among men while women suffer more from cervix, breast and ovarian cancers. In the elderly, the most commonly occurring cancers are kidney, intestine and prostate cancer.

Which cancer hospital is best in India?
Following are the top best free cancer treatment hospitals/centers in India:
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Kolkata.
Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram.
Cancer Care Foundation of India, Mumbai.

The Top  Cancers of America
1 – Skin cancer. Skin cancer is divided into the non-melanoma and melanoma categories. 
2 – Lung cancer. 
3 – Prostate cancer. 
4 – Breast cancer. 
5 – Colorectal cancer. 
6 – Kidney (renal) cancer. 
7 – Bladder cancer. 
8 – Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


What is the number 1 cancer killer?
Lung Cancer Is the Biggest Cancer Killer in Both Men and Women. Every year, about 200,000 people are diagnosed and 150,000 people die. Cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. It is linked to 80% to 90% of all lung cancers.

Consider these cancer-prevention tips.
Don't use tobacco. Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. 
Eat a healthy diet.
Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active. 
Protect yourself from the sun.
Get vaccinated. 
Avoid risky behaviors.
Get regular medical care.



Is breast cancer curable in India?
Cancer specialists attribute several reasons for a low survival rate in India. “In developed countries, only 25% of patients diagnosed die due to breast cancer which means 70-80% are cured because they are diagnosed early. ... According to estimates, at least 17,97,900 women in India may have breast cancer by 2020.

Overall, more than 50% of people diagnosed with cancer live for more than 5 years. Some cancers have survival rates of more than 90%. Cancer at an early stage does not kill you. So a lot of effort is put into early diagnosis when treatment is likely to work best.

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