Most Common Types of Cancers

Most Common Types of Cancers

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is one of the leading diseases in India. There are various symptoms to detect breast cancer. A painless lump in the breast, a sudden change in shape and size of the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, nipple retraction are some of the important signs. The main screening tool to detect early breast cancer is mammography which includes taking an x-ray of the breast that produces an image of breast tissue and gives out the normal and abnormal structures within the breast.

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Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer occurs when the abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. This cancer can be treated completely only if it is detected at an early stage. It is diagnosed by a PAP test. The symptoms of cervical cancer are bleeding from Vagina which is abnormal i.e. bleeding after menstruation cycle, menopause or after sex. Pain in the lower belly or pelvis and pain during sex are other symptoms.

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Oral Cancer

Oral Cancer is a major problem in India. Of the global 3 lakh cases detected annually, 86% are reported from India, where it’s the third most common cancer. The main risk to develop oral cancer is tobacco and alcohol consumption. The detection of oral cancer at an initial stage has led to a significant decrease in death rates and sufferings. Oral cancer can be detected by symptoms like pain in throat, long-standing ulcers in the mouth, loosening of teeth, change in voice and difficulty in chewing and swallowing.

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