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Today is World Cancer Day- health tips to prevent cancer by oncologists

[Edited By: Vijay]

Thursday, 4th February , 2021 12:12 pm

A WHO study confirms that one in 10 Indians may develop cancer in a lifetime. At a time when advanced treatments are available and the disease is entirely curable, this data is alarming, say oncologists.

But there are some cancers and associated risk factors in women that can be recognised by doing some self-examinations. Dr J B Sharma, HOD and senior consultant, Medical Oncology, Action Cancer Hospital said, “Discussion in regard to women-centric cancers should be more prioritised. According to a study, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in India, also cervical cancer contributes around 6-29 per cent of cancers in women in India. But at the same time, another study says that over 50,000 cervical cancer cases can be prevented in India by 2050. The regressive approach in our society also forces some of the women to ignore their pain and health concerns and lack of awareness leads them to such painful stages which can be very much prevented,” he said.

What to do?

Women should never ignore any mild or major lump in breasts or in armpits, nipple discharge apart from breast milk etc. They should be regular with BSE (Breast Self Examination). Especially, women after 40 years of age should go for timely breast screening. Also, irregular vaginal bleeding, abnormal discharge are not to be ignored or taken lightly as these can be early warning signs of cervical cancer. Pap smear tests and HPV testing can majorly help in preventing cervical cancer which can be done after 35 years of age yearly. But most importantly, other family members should be sensitive towards female members of their family and help them with their tests and other health concerns.

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