There is a need to raise awareness for early diagnosis, self-examination and timely treatment of cancer disease which is a leading cause of death, said senior consultant Neurosurgeon Dr. Muhammad Feroz.
He was talking to a state-run TV channel regarding World Cancer Day to be observed on Friday (today) across the world, including Pakistan.
Dr Feroz said that the public should be aware of cancer's seven warning signals that include a change in bowel or bladder habit, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, obvious change in wart or mole, and nagging cough or hoarseness.
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He added that basic precautions regarding cancer control are prevention, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and palliative care. "Self-examination can save many lives and, in some cases, extend the lifespan of a person", he added.
This year’s theme for World Cancer Day is 'Close the Care Gap', he said, adding that it is all about understanding and recognising inequities in cancer care around the globe.
He said cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck, and colorectal cancer (CRC).
The health expert in his message on 'World Cancer Day' said that everyone should come together with an aim to achieve a healthier and brighter world free of cancer.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 5th, 2022.
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