Cancer incidence in the country is likely to increase by almost 25% over the next five years and the cost of treatment is a big issue.
These are the findings of a study, ‘The Big C’, by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, in partnership with Ipsos Research, with 100 oncologists across 15 cities.
A separate study by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research on Cancer shows that 11,57,294 lakh new cases are registered in India every year and 7,84,821 people died of it in 2018.
Reason Behind Some Cancers Specific Cancers, Specific Reasons Treatment UnaffordabilityCost Of Cancer Treatment Is High Across Cancer Types
A study by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research on Cancer shows that 11,57,294 lakh new cases are registered in India every year, and 7,84,821 people succumbed to the disease in 2018.
Here are certain lifestyle changes that can keep cancer away.
A study by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research on Cancer shows that 11,57,294 lakh new cases are registered in India every year, and 7,84,821 people succumbed to the disease in 2..
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Being overweight and obese raise risk for breast, colorectal, oesophageal, uterine, pancreatic and kidney cancers.
It is important to manage your weight. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
It is essential to be physically active. Workout for at least 30 minutes every day to stay fit.
Being overweight and obese raise risk for breast, colorectal, oesophageal, uterine, pancreatic and kidney cancers.
It is important to manage your weight. Be as lean as possible without becoming unde..
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Avoid sugary drinks as much as possible. Limit consumption of high-calorie and salty foods. Also stay away from food items processed with salt.
Avoid sugary drinks as much as possible. Limit consumption of high-calorie and salty foods. Also stay away from food items processed with salt.
Smoking remains the largest preventable cause of throat and lung cancers in the world. Avoid smoking and second-hand smoking.
Smoking remains the largest preventable cause of throat and lung cancers in the world. Avoid smoking and second-hand smoking.
Alcohol consumption plays an important role in getting various cancer types. Risk of breast cancer is also increased by alcohol — the more you drink, the more likely you get the disease. It is also strongly linked to mouth and upper throat cancers. If you drink alcohol, limit your daily intake.
Alcohol consumption plays an important role in getting various cancer types. Risk of breast cancer is also increased by alcohol — the more you drink, the more likely you get the disease. It is also s..
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Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes.
Don’t use supplements unless prescribed
Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes.
Don’t use supplements unless prescribed
Diet high in red and processed meats contribute to bowel cancers. Limit consumption of red meat and avoid processed meats.
Diet high in red and processed meats contribute to bowel cancers. Limit consumption of red meat and avoid processed meats.
It’s necessary for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies up to six months.
It’s necessary for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies up to six months.
After treatment, cancer survivors should follow professional recommendation to prevent secondary cancer.
After treatment, cancer survivors should follow professional recommendation to prevent secondary cancer.
