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The world of Medicine has seen a lot of technological advances yet cancer somehow remains one of the greatest enemies of mankind in the 21st century. Each year, the entire world stands together for one day of empowerment and support to those directly or indirectly affected by this dreaded disease. That day, which is celebrated on the 4th of February of every year, is known as World Cancer Day.
Undoubtedly, it is one day of the year when everyone from all parts of the world band together to improve education, raise worldwide awareness, and catalyse personal and collective actions.
Over the last two decades, this international day of awareness has grown into a global mission to save billions of precious lives by raising awareness about cancer. The day is also celebrated as the day for individuals and governments across the world to take preventive and rehabilitation efforts against the disease.
Cancer is a severe disease that occurs from the transformation of normal cells of the body into cancerous cells through a multi-stage process that usually advances from a precancerous lesion to a malignant tumour. The three most common forms of the disease are lung cancer, breast cancer, and bowel cancer. Some other types of cancer include bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine cancer, melanoma, oral and oropharyngeal cancer, and lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin).
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the count of cancer-related deaths is likely to increase to 13 million by the year 2030. The good news is that cancer survival rates are improving with every passing year because of significant improvements in cancer screening and treatment.
Cancer may cause different symptoms, including but not limited to:
Some of the most common risk factors that can dramatically increase your risk of getting cancer are:
If you or someone you know is suffering from or experiencing signs and symptoms of GI cancer, you should consult Dr. Rudra Acharya who is a leading oncologist with more than two decades of experience. Dr. Rudra has assisted thousands of patients diagnosed with stomach, gallbladder, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and esophagus cancer.
Dr. Rudra is presently working as the Director, Global Cancer Care at Rejoice Hospital & Sr. Consultant, Surgical-Oncology at Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi and has received many awards and recognitions for his services to medical sciences.