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About cancer: You need to know 1/12/2025 9:16:41 PM About CANCER: You need to know: In India, cancer is increasing rapidly and it is essential to step up cancer literacy and knowledge amongst the population. It is important to dispel the myths that people wrongly believe, inform them about the signs and symptoms, and make them aware about the value of screening for early detection. It is also vital to follow a healthy lifestyle, an active life combined with healthy food habits. Myths :  Once one gets cancer, death is inevitable  Cancer is contagious  Cancer treatment is worse than having cancer itself  Tissue diagnosis with a biopsy triggers the spread of cancer to other parts  Cancers are always hereditary  Some forms of tobacco do not cause cancer  No history of substance abuse excludes any possibility of having cancer Healthy lifestyle entails:  Not smoking or chewing tobacco  Limiting alcohol consumption  Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains  Not being overweight  Leading an active life and exercising  Sleeping for minimum 7 hours a day  Developing means to de-stress like meditation or yoga  Getting screened and doing medical check-up regularly Signs and Symptoms:  Red or white patches and non-healing ulcers in the mouth  A lump in any part of the body  Unexplained bleeding from any part of the body  Change in mole or wart  Hoarseness, shortness of breath or difficulty in swallowing  Change in bladder or bowel habits  Change in appetite or early satiety  Unexplained fever, weight loss, night sweats, generalised weakness and feeling of unease Breast Cancer is rapidly rising in urban areas and it is the most common cancer among women in India. Early detection is essential in its management and treatment. Due to ignorance, fear, and social stigma many women present with stage III or IV cancer which requires surgery and extensive treatment. If detected early, then in most cases there will be less aggressive treatment and better recovery. Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women in our country. It can be detected in the pre - cancerous phase and cured and can be prevented with the help of a vaccine. Oral and Lung cancers are highest among men and women in the urban as well as rural population and these can also be prevented to a large extent. Therefore, making people aware of the dangers of chewing tobacco and smoking is of great benefit. For many people, cancer can be treated successfully. In fact, more people than ever before lead full lives after cancer treatment. It is imperative that we bust the myths surrounding cancer diagnosis and care so that the developments made in cancer management can be extended fully to the general population.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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