Experts advocate frequent screening for early diagnosis, treatment of cancer

Ahmedgarh, November 7

Office- bearers and activists of various social and medical organisations vowed to associate with a crusade launched by the Rotary International District 3090 against cancer.

An oath was administered in response to the call given by enthusiasts led by district governor Parveen Jindal and Executive Magistrate Pawandeep Singh during meetings and workshops held in the town and surrounding localities on the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday.

Jain presided over the function held at Jain Samadh, near grain market, while assistant governor Dr Ravinder Sharma and Dr Rajiv Bhakoo were keynote speakers on the occasion. Speakers claimed that at least four out of 10 cancer cases were preventable by following the universal code and prevention protocol.

Healthy weight, balanced diet, physical activity, protection from ultraviolet rays of sun, abstinence from drugs and narcotics, besides tobacco, and regular check-up were cited as main preventive measures against the menace of cancer.

Addressing meetings at various places speakers, including Dr Sunit Hind, Dr Punit Dhawan, Dr Puneet Hind and Dr Girish Singla, said the National Cancer Awareness Day highlighted cancer across the country, to reduce the risk of dreaded diseases and provide knowledge on how to tackle the malignant disorder, besides enumerating probable symptoms, which should not be neglected.

Consistent cough or blood in saliva, unexplained anaemia, loss in weight, breast lumps, urination change, change in bowel habits, including continuous diarrhoea and blood in stool were cited as some symptoms for general cancer. However, medical experts advocated frequent and appropriate screening for early detection of cancer as there was lack of symptoms for the disorder. — OC