Stop it Before It Spreads

Early Detection of cancer is the most important life saving aspect in the prevention of the cancer. Millions of lives can be saved from premature death and suffering, if cancer is timely detected and treated. Key points for Early Detection:Self examination :he first step to!ards prevention of cancer is to assess yourself. "ou have the po!er to ta#e control of your health by doing self examination. $ny abnormality is to be considered , as pre cancerous gro!th ,if detected early can be removed, thus stopping the disease in its trac#s only. $larming Signs and Symptoms:%i#e a &$larm 'loc#(, )ur body also, gives us some $larming signs and symptoms, !hich should not be ignored, as these have higher probability of being a precancerous stage. $s per the %ocation, they are as follo!s:*. +reast:- $ny lump or asymmetry in breast, s#in retraction or nipple retraction, +loodstained discharge or any ec,ematous changes in $reola. -. 'ervix:- .ost coital +leeding, or excessive vaginal discharge. /. 0astro 1ntestinal Symptoms :2nexplained !eight loss, $naemia, +lood stained Stools or vomiting, or Disruptions in bo!el habits 3. 4aso -.harynx5 %arynx :- 4ose bleed or permanent nose bloc#, Deafness, or .ersistent 6oarseness in 7oice. 8. )ral 'avity:-9hite or red lesions or 4on healing ulcers in mouth. :. Melanoma :-S#in %esions ; either red or bro!n<,or non-healing ulcers. =. 2rinary bladder 5 .rostrate:-.ain, >re?uent @ uneasy urination, blood in urine. A. estis:- S!elling or asymmetry in testis. $s# a Doctor:>or any such above stated signs or any other symptoms, never hesitate or delay in see#ing your doctorBs opinion. .roper guidance by your doctor is the only !ay to assure you about your concerns regarding your health.

0et Screened :& $ stitch in time saves nineB, his is !hat screening all about. 1f you have a family history of 'ancer, then you should go for investigations as advised by your doctor from time to time. Screening helps in evaluating precancerous stage, if existing in an individual. .articipation:Every person has the social responsibility to put his #no!ledge into action. herefore , people !or#ing in health sectors try to create a!areness by putting up cancer detection camps, so the least one can do is to participate in such camps and get himself screened.$ great !ay to get going !ith your investigation !ill be if you visit global vision cancer care ngo !here you can read more about this. & .revention is al!ays better than cure(. .reventing the illness is al!ays much easier than curing it, and it re?uires you to Cust open your eyes and ma#ing small steps to!ards better ?uality of life.