Information on Cancer
The very word
“cancer” sends chills through the spine. It is an unwanted abnormal growth of cells in different organs and tissues of the body. Cancer can occur in any organ and any part of the body. The natural course of many of these
cancers, is associated with high degree of morbidity and mortality in the patients, hence the fear persist. However, research during the past few years has enabled us to know the causes of some of the commonly occurring cancers and detect them at an early stage and help the patients in salvaging the disease and improve the quality and longevity of life. There are many misconceptions about the
disease and the ignorance of the public is exploited by some unscrupulous persons. The mental make–up and will power of the patient and determination to face the disease courageously will go along way in combating this condition, at individual level. A proper education, early diagnosis and management are of paramount importance, in dealing with this dreaded disease.
Causes: Causes of cancer are many, known and unknown. Among the known causes are constant irritation due to irritant food, smoking cigarettes or consumption of tobacco in any form, consumption of alcohol, drugs and pollutants in the air, water food etc
Treatment: If the disease is detected at an early state, the affected part can be removed by surgery or palliative drug can be administered and the patients may be rid of cancer or it is controlled by use of x ray or Cyto Toxic Drugs. Unfortunately most
cancers are detected at a late stage when only palliative treatment is undertaken.
