5 Most Common Types Of Cancer You Must Know About
Every year, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day to raise awareness about different types of cancer to fight against the disease
Here are 5 most common types of cancer everyone should be aware of
Senior Consultant Dr Prashant Mehta in an interview with HT said that 80% of patients with lung cancer have a history of smoked tobacco use
However, lung cancer can also be diagnosed in non-smokers too. Its common causes can also be excess exposure to air pollution and prolonged exposure to chemicals
Medical Oncologist, Dr Priyanshu Choudhary in an interview with HT said that every 4 minutes, a woman in India is diagnosed with breast cancer
Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and doing a self-breast examination is essential for women to reduce the risks of breast cancer
Colorectal cancer starts in the colon of the rectum and is also referred to as colon or rectal cancer
This cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body
This cancer takes place in the pancreas and eventually spreads to other nearby organs
According to Dr Priyanshu Choudhary, it is observed that those between the age group of 65-69 are mostly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
This is the second most common type of cancer found in women. It starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus and spreads to nearby parts
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are some of the major causes of cervical cancer
As soon as you start noticing common symptoms, visit a doctor immediately for a quick diagnosis and treatment