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Incidence Mortality
Total Cancer
12 Million 7.6 Million
Developed Countries 5.4 Million 2.9 Million
Developing Countries
6.7 Million 4.7 Million
Males Females
Developed Developing Developed Developing
Prostate Lung Breast Breast
Lung Stomach * Colorectal Cervix *
Colorectal Liver * Lung Stomach *
* Related to Infection
All the three common cancers above ( both developed & Developing) are also leading causes of cancer death.15 % of all cancers – infection related ( 3 times more in developing countries)
Estimated Population : 1,048 million Estimated New Cancer Cases : 9.50 lakhs
4.3 Males
5.2 Females Estimated TRC : 2,66,000 Estimated Breast Cancer : 1,15,251 Estimated Cervix Cancer : 1,34,420
(27% of world
burden)
MEN: CANCERS OF LUNG, ORAL CAVITY,
PHARYNX, OESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH
WOMEN: CANCERS OF CERVIX, BREAST, OVARY,
ORAL CAVITY AND OESOPHAGUS
TRC Constitute half of all cancers in males
and one-third in females, i.e. Overall about 35-40
percent of cancers are related to the use of
tobacco
Over 75 percent of the cases report for
diagnostic and treatment services in advanced
stages of the disease resulting in poor survival
and high mortality rates
Tobacco Epidemic : 5 million deaths due to tobacco use
1.42 Million resulted from cancer
8,50,000 deaths due to lung cancer
Being overweight or obese increases risk of several cancers including colon and breast
An estimated 13,000 cases of cancer could be prevented each year if no one had BMI greater than 25
Change in Bowel / bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast / elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty to swallow Obvious change in wart / mole Nagging cough or Hoarseness of voice
2/3 of all cancers may be prevented by
Avoiding Tobacco Avoiding/Limiting Alcohol Consumption Eating Adequate Fruits And Vegetables
Daily Knowing Family History Of Cancer Limiting Exposure Sun/Radiation
Choosing healthy food reduces cancer risk by 30 – 40%
Eating a low fat diet Regular exercising Maintaining healthy weight throughout life
Early detection provides the best opportunity for successful treatment
Cancer screening examinations are medical tests performed when you’re healthy
Reliable screening tests are available for certain cancers Ex: Cervix, Breast, Colon etc.