Experiencing bloating, fatigue, fever? These could be early signs of cancer

Detecting cancer early through personal actions is a way to reduce suffering and mortality, says Dr Sharmin Yaqin.

Extensive research over half a century indicates that the presence of low-level chronic inflammation plays an important role in cancer. It is the smouldering inflammation along with accumulation of genetic events, present for decades, which often gives rise to cancer. This timeline offers an incredible window of opportunity for the early detection of cancer, which often is associated with an excellent prognosis in this disease.

Early detection is an important factor to reduce the instance of death from cancer. This can be done through participation in public health early detection programs. It has been unequivocally established that cancer survival is better for early, localised disease than for a later stage, advanced form of the disease.


.. Anything unusual or unexplained happening to our body calls for a visit to a doctor.
.. Cancer is mostly painless during the early stages of its formation.
.. It is important to pay attention to the signals, especially the non-specific, seemingly unimportant ones like weight loss, loss of appetite, bloating, fatigue, fever, or night sweats.
.. No one is immune to cancer. So when in doubt, get yourself checked.

Dr Sharmin Yaqin works in the field of cancer immuno therapy. For 14 years, she has been involved in research and development of customised treatment in cancer, called dendritic cell therapy. She is director of Optimum Therapeutics Pvt Ltd that runs Denvax Clinics in India. Currently, she works in preventing oncology, raising awareness especially in women. She lives in the UAE.

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Preventing Cancer: Daily Exercise, Veggies, No-Smoking

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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.

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