Contributed by Dr. Shantling Nigudgi, Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalburgi
Tobacco usage is a leading cause of cancer and death.But it is important to understand that it also leads to several other diseases and can damage nearly every organ in the human body, including the lungs, heart, blood vessels, mouth, skin, eyes, and bones.Smoking not only increases the risk of developing various cancers, but it worsens cancer outcomes.In 2019, India had the second highest number of tobacco smokers aged 15-24 and witnessed the highest increase of male smokers in this age group since 1990.
Risk Factors:
Warning signs of cancer to look out:
Prevention & Screening
Advanced treatment techniques
Cancer treatment has shifted from one approach to all to more precise and personalized approach based on Molecular biology, genomics and tumor biology. Several new techniques or drugs are used like immunotherapy, targeted therapy, which has shown improved outcome and less side-effect.
Surgery
Once Surgery is done, tumor is staged pathologically, lateradvised for Adjuvant treatment with either Radiation or chemotherapy or both.
Radiation
Chemotherapy:
There is no safe level of smoking, quitting it completely is the best thing one can do for their health with the help of resources available to quit smoking. Also, regular health checkups and noticing the warning signs and consulting the specialist willhelp in prevention and treating cancer early.
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