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In medical terms, head and neck cancer refers to a group of cancers that develop in the mouth, throat, larynx, nose, sinuses or salivary glands. In India it accounts for nearly 30% of all cancers and 60% to 80% of the patients are diagnosed at the advanced stage of the disease. In about 75% cases, head and neck cancer is caused due to consumption of alcohol or tobacco. The condition is often curable, if it is diagnosed well in time and treatment usually includes a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapy.

While a computed tomography (CT) scan presents a detailed image of tissues and organs inside the human body, a positron emission tomography (PET) scan detects and shows abnormal activity. By combining the two imaging techniques, one can get detailed cancer information, learn its stage, and chart the course of treatment. The hybrid device, pet CT has revolutionized the face of medical diagnosis by the amalgamation of functional information obtained by PET and structural details of CT scans to provide precise and localized results.

One of the most common causes of mortality all over the world, cancer has spread across all demographics, age, and gender. It is estimated that 2.25 million people in India are diagnosed with cancer every year, and over 7,84,821 people die of cancer every year. Research studies have proven that certain changes in lifestyle and diet can greatly reduce the risk of cancer.

One of the biggest endocrine glands, the thyroid gland affects almost every cell in the human body. It is responsible for the regulation of the metabolism and weight by controlling the fat-burning process. Apart from this, thyroid hormones are also required for the growth and development of children and in nearly every physiological process in the body. Weighing somewhere between 20 and 60 grams, the thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found inside the neck, right under the larynx or voice box.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer among women in India. But the good news is that breast cancer isn’t what it was years ago. Survival rates of breast cancer cases are higher now. Thanks to greater awareness, early detection, and advances in treatment.

Of all the cancers affecting women, cervical cancer has become the second most commonly known cause of cancer-related deaths in India. On an average, there are about 122,000 new cases of cervical cancer detected annually in our country, out of which 67,500 women succumb to the disease due to lack of knowledge about it.

Lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Lymphocytes are part of body’s immune system and are found in the blood stream, lymphatic system, spleen, lymphnodes and bone marrow. When lymhocytes become malignant, they multiply and form tumorous growth also known as lymphoma.

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Lung cancer is a tricky condition because it is often asymptomatic, or invisible until it has become more advanced. If you are worried about developing lung cancer or are worried about a loved one, here are some early signs to watch out for:-

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According to WHO, tobacco consumption continues to be the leading preventable cause of death in the world. It is responsible for more than 7 million deaths across the world. More than 6 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 890 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.

Responsible for more than 1.69 million deaths each year, lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, according to WHO statistics. Tobacco consumption, exposure to carcinogens, air pollution, family history and poor diet are leading causes of lung cancer. There’s no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but you can reduce your risk of developing lung cancer if you adopt certain healthy habits and protective measures.