Pankaj Singta/Shimla: In today’s era, cancer has become a very common disease. Every year, about 3 thousand cancer patients come to IGMC, the largest hospital of Himachal, for treatment. There can be many types of cancer and treatment of all types of cancer is also possible. Most of the people are not aware about the disease of cancer, so many people are afraid to come forward for their treatment. In today’s modern era, many new techniques have been invented for the treatment of cancer, in which robotic surgery has been considered very helpful.
Local 18 spoke to Dr. Jitendra Rohila, Consultant, Surgical Oncology and Robot Aided Surgery, Fortis Mohali, on cancer related topics. Dr. Jitendra told that there can be many types of cancer. There can be different types of cancer in men and women and their treatment is also completely possible.
How many types of cancer are there?
Dr. Rohila said that cancer is a disease which can affect every part of the body. Cancer can be of many types, brain cancer, mouth cancer, lung cancer, intestinal cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer etc. In men, cancers related to tobacco, smoking or alcohol mainly occur, which include lung cancer, mouth cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, pancreas cancer etc. At the same time, in women, there is a possibility of oral cancer or cervix cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer and in case of being overweight, colorectal cancer.
What are the symptoms of which cancer?
Dr. Rohila told that the symptoms of every cancer are according to that cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer include frequent cough and coughing up blood. Symptoms of esophageal cancer include difficulty in swallowing food, vomiting, and weight loss. In colorectal cancer, problems related to defecation, abnormal weight loss, abnormal anemia, low HB are the symptoms. Symptoms of breast cancer include lumps. In oral cancer, an ulcer in the mouth, a blister that does not heal for a long time, is a symptom. Apart from this, the symptoms of all cancers are different. If these symptoms are caught in the early stages, better treatment can be achieved.
Which cancer patients have the highest number of patients?
Dr. Rohila told that although all cancer patients come to get their treatment, but among women, most of them are breast cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer and colorectal cancer patients. Whereas among men, the highest number of cases are lung cancer, pancreas cancer, oral cancer and colorectal cancer. People should contact a doctor as soon as possible if they see any type of cancer symptoms or have any suspicion, so that their disease can be caught in the early stages and they can be treated.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 17, 2024, 18:23 IST
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