In 2022, as per estimates India had over 14 lakh fresh cases of cancer and over 8 lakh deaths…
Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer was detected in time,
by screening or by symptoms monitoring…
Get regularly screened for Breast, Cervical, Oral and Colorectal cancers!
Become aware of signs &
symptoms of other cancers, so that you can get tested for these cancers
when initial signs & symptoms appear!
In 2022, as per estimates that India had over 14 lakh fresh cases of cancer and over 8 lakh deaths… Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer was detected in time, by screening or by symptoms monitoring…
Get regularly screened for Breast, Cervical, Oral and Colorectal cancers! Become aware of signs & symptoms of other cancers, so that you can get tested for these cancers when initial signs & symptoms appear!
In 2022, it is estimated that India had over 14 lakh fresh cases of cancer and over 8 lakh deaths…
Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer was detected in time,
by screening or by symptoms monitoring…
Get regularly screened for Breast, Cervical, Oral and Colorectal cancers!
Become aware of signs & symptoms of other cancers, so that you can get tested for these cancers
when the signs & symptoms appear!
In 2022, it is estimated that India had over 14 lakh fresh cases of cancer and over 8 lakh deaths… Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer was detected in time, by screening or by symptoms monitoring…
Get regularly screened for Breast, Cervical, Oral and Colorectal cancers! Become aware of signs & symptoms of other cancers, so that you can get tested for these cancers when the signs & symptoms appear!
Each year, over 7 lakh Indians die due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest and 50% or more among them could be saved if CPR is administered immediately…
All of a sudden, you may see someone collapse at home or at the mall or out on the street. If the victim is unconscious and is not breathing, it means that he or she has suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). This will lead to death in a few minutes because due to SCA heart stops pumping and oxygen-rich blood stops flowing to brain and other vital organs. Without oxygen, brain cells can survive only for 6 minutes
There is a narrow window of 5-6 minutes, within which time administration of CPR has to commence…
To save life, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has to be commenced urgently. CPR’s chest compressions ensure that blood already oxygenated keeps flowing through the body. Rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth), if given, provide more oxygen to the body. If Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available in the vicinity, it must be pressed into use to deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
To administer CPR & operate AED, you need to participate in a simple training programme of short duration…
CPR & AED training is a part of Basic Life Support (BLS) training and duration varies from a few hours to a day. BLS training is offered by NGOs, organisations and hospitals either free-of-cost or at low charges. Training is available in many cities of India. Individuals can attend training at trainer’s premises. Groups, organisations, schools, colleges and companies have the option of getting trained at their own premises or at trainer’s premises.
Everyone can join in this campaign, undergo training and perform the noble task of saving lives…
Individuals, housewives, roadside vendors, social workers, traffic policemen, firemen, bus drivers, cab and auto drivers, tour guides, security personnel, working professionals, school teachers, school and college students can all get trained. The training will come in handy when Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes someone at home or elsewhere.
Estimated incidence of new cancer cases in India was 13,92,179 in 2020. This has increased to an estimated 14,26,447 in 2021 and 14,61,427 in 2022.
️Deaths due to cancer in India were 7,70,230 in 2020. The mortality figure has risen to 7,89,202 in 2021 and 8,08,558 in 2022.
️Going back further, during the time frame of 2018 to 2020, more than 40 lakh cancer cases were reported and 22.54 lakh people died of the disease.
Cancers of oral cavity, stomach and lungs account for over 25% deaths among men, whereas cervical, breast and oral cavity cancers account for over 25% deaths among women.
The top 5 cancers, in descending order, are as follows. Men: Lip & oral cavity, lung, stomach, colorectal, esophagus. Women: Breast, cervical, ovarian, lip & oral cavity, colorectal.
Estimated incidence of new cancer cases in India was 13,92,179 in 2020. This has increased to an estimated 14,26,447 in 2021 and 14,61,427 in 2022.
️Deaths due to cancer in India were 7,70,230 in 2020. The mortality figure has risen to 7,89,202 in 2021 and 8,08,558 in 2022.
️Going back further, during the time frame of 2018 to 2020, more than 40 lakh cancer cases were reported and 22.54 lakh people died of the disease.
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Breast cancer: Start screening from age 40 onwards. Those with family history, start from age 25 onwards.
Cervical cancer: Start screening from age 21 onwards.
Oral cancer: Start screening from age 30 onwards. Those who chew tobacco, start screening from the time they started chewing tobacco.
Lung cancer: Those who smoke or have a past smoking history, start screening from age 50 onwards.
Colorectal cancer: Start screening from age 50 onwards.
Prostate cancer: Start screening from age 50 onwards.
Ovarian cancer: Those with family history, start screening from age 25 onwards.
For all other cancers, get tested the moment signs & symptoms appear.
Breast cancer: Start screening from age 40 onwards. Those with family history, start from age 25 onwards.
Cervical cancer: Start screening from age 21 onwards.
Oral cancer: Start screening from age 30 onwards. Those who chew tobacco, start screening from the time they started chewing tobacco.
Lung cancer: Those who smoke or have a past smoking history, start screening from age 50 onwards.
Read moreBreast cancer: Clinical breast examination, Self-breast examination, Mammography
Cervical cancer: Visual inspection with Acetic Acid wash (VIA), Pap-smear
Oral cancer: Visual examination
Lung cancer: Low-dose CT scan
Colorectal cancer: Fecal occult blood test, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy
Prostate cancer: PSA blood test
Ovarian cancer: Blood test for CA-125, Pelvic ultrasound
Blood cancer: Physical examination, Blood test, Bone marrow test
Routine screening is carried out only for the first 5 cancers listed above.
When certain signs and symptoms are experienced or when there’s an area of concern, biopsy may be carried out to be certain that cancer is present.
Breast cancer: Clinical breast examination, Self-breast examination, Mammography
Cervical cancer: Visual inspection with Acetic Acid wash (VIA), Pap-smear
Oral cancer: Visual examination
Lung cancer: Low-dose CT scan
Colorectal cancer: Fecal occult blood test, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy
Prostate cancer: PSA blood test
Ovarian cancer: Blood test for CA-125, Pelvic ultrasound
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Pain that doesn’t go away. Headaches that linger for long. Seizures.
Weight loss without trying.
Feeling tired all the time.
Fever that lasts. Night sweats.
Changes in skin like moles, warts, marks, rash, yellowing, darkening, redness.
Skin sores that don’t heal. Sores in mouth.
Cough or hoarseness. Trouble swallowing.
Blood in stools or urine.
Lumps in breasts. Discharge from nipples. Changes in breast size & skin around nipples.
Vaginal bleeding or discharge.
A lump, pain or ache in testicle sac.
Reduced appetite. Indigestion or nausea. Constipation or diarrhea.
Belly pain and bloating. Persistent heartburn.
Trouble urinating. Frequent and painful urination.
Anemia: Low levels of red blood cells
Pain that doesn’t go away. Headaches that linger for long. Seizures.
Weight loss without trying.
Feeling tired all the time.
Fever that lasts. Night sweats.
Changes in skin like moles, warts, marks, rash, yellowing, darkening, redness.
Skin sores that don’t heal. Sores in mouth.
Cough or hoarseness. Trouble swallowing.
Do not use tobacco: Stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
Have a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish.
Limit consumption of saturated fats and meats, especially red meat.
Consume alcoholic drinks in moderation.
Avoid processed food, especially processed meats.
Maintain a healthy body weight and avoid obesity.
Have an active lifestyle with at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day.
Avoid exposure to strong sunlight. Use sunscreen protection.
Vaccinate young girl children below 12 with HPV vaccine.
Get screened regularly for common cancers.
Do not use tobacco: Stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
Have a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish.
Limit consumption of saturated fats and meats, especially red meat.
Consume alcoholic drinks in moderation.
Avoid processed food, especially processed meats.
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To generate awareness on the importance of cancer detection, so that people come forward to undergo cancer screening regularly which will result in detection at an early stage thereby ensuring better survival rates and lower treatment costs.
To co-ordinate cancer screening activities pertaining to groups, companies, housing societies, schools, colleges and organisations.
To interact with NGOs, organisations and hospitals, so that they come forward to conduct cancer screening free-of-cost or at nominal costs, in all major cities, towns and rural areas of India.
To disseminate news stories on real-life incidents wherein early detection helped people to overcome cancer and lead a normal life after remission.
Dr. Shravan Subramanyam
President & CEO
GE Healthcare India & South Asia
Dr Rakesh Neve
Surgical Oncologist
Columbia Asia Hospital
The sooner a cancer is detected and treatment is initiated, the better will be results.
Dr Karamjit Kaur
Consultant
Fortis La Femme Hospital
Dr S Revwathy
Dean, Regional Cancer Centre
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital
Survival rate for breast cancer is around 60 per cent in India, when it is 90 per cent globally.
Dr Bhawna Sirohi
Breast Medical Oncologist
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
