Cancer warning Signals,one shouldn’t ignore

JUST REMEMBER CAUTION

• C-Change in bowel or Bladder habits


• A-a sore that does not heal, especially in mouth, lips or tongue


• U-Unusual bleeding or Unexplained weight loss


• T-thickening or lump which appear where none were present previously especially Breast and neck


• I-Persistent indigestion or difficulty in swallowing


• O-Obvious change in the wart or mole


• N-Nagging cough or hoarseness of voice

If any of the these signs and symptoms persist for more than 2 to 3 weeks or they are getting worse , They should be reported on urgent basis

Importance of Screening

Most serious concern is that the majority of early stage cancers are often largely asymptomatic. By the time patient shows physical signs of cancer, It may be the advanced stage of cancer

Also certain individuals may be recognized to have high risk of some kind of cancers based on family history and genetic abnormalities.

So through regular screening we can detect the cancers in early and asymptomatic phase. When the cure rate can be as high as 95 % in most cases

Modifiable Risk Factors have been liked to number of cancers including Breast, Cervix, Lung, Prostate ,Colorectal, Head and Neck, Oral Cavity,Skin,oesophagus,some kind of sarcomas

Risk factors of cancer include non-modifiable risk factors such as genetic abnormalities, age , race and gender and Modifiable risk factors such as tobacco ,gutka,alcohol use, excessive sun exposue ,obesity etc

Tips to Prevent Cancer or Lower its Risk

1. Exercise Regularly and Maintain a healthy weight as obesity is linked to number of Cancers


2. Eat healthy Diet ( Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, while limit red and processed meat )


3. Avod smoking , Chewing tobacco ,alcohol as they are directly linked with lung ,head and neck and liver cancers


4. Protect from excessive sun exposure as ultraviolet rays are directly linked with skin cancers


5. Get regular screening starting @ 21 years Cervix @ 40 Breast @45 Colon @ 50 Prostate and Lung


6. Get vaccinated especially for Hep B and HPV

There are some medicines, herbs, antioxidants and other substances used to prevent some kind of cancers or lower its risk in high risk individuals .eg

7. HPV vaccine to prevent or decrease the risk of Cervical and several other Cancers


8. Hepatitis B vaccine to decrease some kind of Liver Cancers