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Eighty percent of cancer patients in India are diagnosed at a late stage, when inspite of spending Rs. 5 lacs to 50 lacs on treatment, it is not possible to save them. Research and development by scientists and medical professionals has made it possible to detect cancer at an early stage, when it completely curable.
"CANCER," the dreaded six-letter-word, has been traditionally associated with a feeling of being handed over a "Death warrant" for most of the cancer patients and their family members. It's perhaps hard to believe if someone says, "Cancer is curable" but still harder to accept as true if someone pronounces, "Cancer is not only curable, but following treatment, one can lead almost a healthy and normal life."
Breast cancer is the commonest cancer amongst the Indian women and an estimated 400,000 women die annually from this disease worldwide. Though the mortality rates have fallen over last two decades, the incidence continues to rise with an average life time risk of approx.10 %.
Cancer of cervix and breast cancers is the commonest female cancers inIndia(NPBR, 2005). The incidence of cervical cancer has been brought down significantly in most developed countries, to 6-7 per 100,000 populations.
A number of diagnostic tests are required for detection and management of cancer of which imaging plays an important (pivotal) role in cancer management. Imaging has made rapid strides in the past few years with newer modalities and new indications getting added as time progresses
Carcinoma of the base of tongue usually presents at a relatively advanced stage due to the subtle non specific initial symptoms which can mimic various benign conditions. The presence of normal lymphoid tissue and the infiltrative nature of the disease make the diagnosis even more challenging.
Carcinoma Prostate is the 4th commonest cancer in India, with a median age of 72 years at diagnosis. The incidence in U.S. is 265,000 new cases per year with 36,000 deaths every year.
IMRT is an advanced form of providing External Beam radiotherapy to target lesion with very little or minimal radiation to organ at risk. By this technique we can modify the intensity of beam to deliver precise dose to planned target volume.
With rapid industrialization and urbanization, the incidence of breast cancer is rising fast among Indian women. Proper awareness and proper treatment under proper guidance can help millions to reduce the brunt of this menace.
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumor afflicting only 1-2 persons per one million populations. It usually occurs in adults and the median age at diagnosis is 44 years. The cause is unknown.
