Cancer cases have been a major health risk globally, this disease is becoming a major challenge for India too. The increasing cases of cancer year after year have not only increased the additional pressure on the health sector but due to this the mortality rate has also been seen to be high. Based on studies, experts have warned that the pace at which cancer cases are increasing in India may increase the burden in the coming years.
If we look at the data, we find that more than 14.61 lakh people were diagnosed with cancer in India in the year 2022. Researchers fear that by 2025 this figure may increase by about 13 percent. An estimated 20 million (two crore) new cases of cancer will be diagnosed worldwide in the year 2022 and more than 9.7 million (97 lakh) people will die. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, the number of cancer patients may reach 35 million (35 million) annually.
The most commonly reported cases are prostate cancer in men and cervical breast cancer in women. For the timely detection of cancer, experts have given some tips that are very important for everyone to know. In a survey, India has been described as a hotbed of cancer.
Not being diagnosed on time is worrying
Oncologists say, if cancer is detected in a person in time, then the chances of its treatment and survival of the patient become higher. However, the biggest concern is that in most of the people in the country, it is detected only when the cancer cells have increased a lot. Diagnosing this disease in its later stages makes treatment even more difficult.
'CAUTIONUS' is a formula that can help in the timely detection of cancer.
What is the 'CAUTIONUS' formula?
Health experts say, 'CAUTIONUS' can help in the timely identification of cancer symptoms.
C- Change (abnormal change in defecation or urination)
A- (Wounds taking longer than usual to heal)
U- Unusual (abnormal bleeding from any part of the body)
T-Thickening (lump in the breast or any part of the body)
I- Indigestion (indigestion or difficulty in swallowing)
O- Obvious change (growth of warts or any kind of spot in the body)
N-Nagging cough (cough or hoarseness, change in voice)
U- Unexplained Anemia (problem of anemia which is not getting cured)
S-Sudden weight loss
Why are cancer cases increasing?
Health experts say many reasons can be held responsible for the increasing cases of cancer. Bad lifestyle habits have been a major factor in increasing the risk of cancer. The risk of cancer is seen increasing in both men and women due to smoking and alcohol consumption. Smoking may increase the risk of lung cancer and alcohol may increase the risk of liver and pancreatic cancer. Apart from this, excessive exposure to sun or obesity has also been considered a major risk factor for increased risk of cancer.
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