Government must implement universal vaccination for girls in age group of 9-14 years to bring the incidence on par with developed nations Due to improving economy, increasing per capita income and better awareness and hygiene, the incidence of cervical cancer has drastically come down in India in the last 15 years, though it still is […]
Cases of Pancreatic Cancer Seeing a Spike in India due to Lifestyle Factors
Over 90% of pancreatic cancer patients die within 5 years The incidence of pancreatic cancer in India is estimated to be 2.5–3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 10–15 per 100,000 people in Western countries. The absolute number of cases is still significant in India with an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 new cases per year, with […]
Air Pollution Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers
Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]
Sarcomas, cancer of connective tissue, grow silently without symptoms, pose challenge in early diagnosis
Sarcoma, a rare and complex form of cancer that arises from connective tissues such as bone, muscle and fat, poses significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This type of cancer is very rare and represents only 1% of adult cancers. Sarcoma is of many different types and can grow silently without causing any symptoms. […]
7 lakh women diagnosed with cancer each year in India
Cancer is less amenable to preventive measures in women compared to men India sees 7 lakh new women patients of cancer each year, with more than one fourth of all cases involving breast cancer (28.8%), followed by cancer of cervix (10.6%), ovary (6.2%), uterus (3.7%) and lung (3.7%). Cancer ranks among top three causes of premature […]
Child Cancer Experts Stress on Early Identification of Symptoms for Better Outcomes
Over 50,000 children are afflicted by cancer every year in India The incidence of child cancer in India is approximately 38-124 per million children with over 50,000 children being diagnosed with the dreaded disease each year. This incidence has been increasing over the last two-three decades. This was said by cancer experts of Sammprada Hospital, […]
Reducing toxicity of cancer treatment key to better outcomes: Dr. Radheshyam Naik
Several innovations can reduce toxicity while enhancing, or at least preserving, the efficacy of treatment Cancer is a dreaded disease because without therapy, it is uniformly fatal, and its therapy is almost always toxic. Along with the fear of death, patients are also afraid of toxicity in cancer treatment and reduced quality of life. However, […]