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The 3 Common Types Of Cancer In India

by Dr. vikas G. Doctor

Not only physical, but cancer is also a major threat to the psychological and social health of a patient. With each passing day, more and more incidences of people being diagnosed with cancer are reported. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018 were due to different types of cancer.


According to studies, a number of cancer deaths can be prevented by modifying or altering common risk factors which include avoiding tobacco use, limiting the alcohol consumption, maintaining healthy body weight, doing exercise,etc.


Dr. Vikas Goswami oncologist, says that breast cancer, cervical cancer, and oral cancer are 3 common types of cancer in India.


1 Breast Cancer: It is one of the common type of cancer in India affecting women. Every woman is at risk of developing breast cancer, and it can happen at any age. When cells in the breasts change or keep reproducing, breast cancer develops. The cells usually cluster together to form a tumor. New lump in the breast or armpit, with or without pain, change in the shape of breast size, dimpling of the skin, a newly inverted nipple, swollen lymph nodes, and many more. Best cancer specialist in Noida suggests a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer. Surgery followed by chemotherapy, radiation or both.


2 Cervical Cancer: Cervical cancer is one of the greatest threats to the health of a woman. Every minute, a woman is diagnosed with cervical cancer. It occurs when cells of the cervix grow in an uncontrollable manner. Smoking, oral contraception, HPV, unhealthy diet are some of the risk factors associated with it. Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if detected earlier. Consult Dr. Vikas Goswami, the best cancer specialist in Noida if you notice the following symptoms, Abnormal vaginal bleeding after intercourse or menopause, continuous pale colored vaginal discharge, and periods becoming denser and lasting for a longer period than usual.


3 Oral Cancer: Annually 86% of oral cancer cases are reported from India. It is the third most common cancer in India. Oral cancer involves the cancer of the mouth, lips, tongue, soft palate, tonsils, salivary glands or back of the throat. Oral cancer is one of the common malignancy in the world. Tobacco and alcohol abuse are the two main primary risk factors of oral cancer; for lip cancer exposure to the sun is important. Advanced oral cancer leads to chronic pain, loss of function, and socially disfiguring impairment.


Dr. Vikas Goswami is a well-known oncologist in India expresses that the need of the hour is to educate people about the common types of cancer and their symptoms. Early detection is important because it can save lives from the menace of cancer.


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About Dr. vikas G. Junior   Doctor

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