Friday, November 23, 2012

The Silent Killer

It was a few decades ago, as a kid,  I had desire to become a doctor purely to help people fight cancer. The name of the dreadful disease build a curiosity to know how and why many people die of cancer. Although that desire has not been fulfilled but the curiosity still persists in my mind, mainly because it took away my mother from me.

It is very surprising that even today, inspite of many modern facilities and equipments in health industry, and production of new drugs there is one death every 40 seconds according to Dr. Nilesh in a report on cancer awareness in Mumbai. He emphasizes that the best way to avoid succumbing to Cancer is to get TREATED EARLY.

Wouldn't it be wise to pay attention to our body more than the vehicle we drive to garage on noticing the ignition problem or sound while driving?



Here are Seven Warning Signs of Cancer

The American Cancer Society uses the word C-A-U-T-I-O-N to help recognize the seven early signs of cancer:
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast, testicles, or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in the size, color, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore
Nagging cough or hoarseness
The following symptoms may also signal the presence of some types of cancer:
  • Persistent headaches
  • Unexplained loss of weight or loss of appetite
  • Chronic pain in bones or any other areas of the body
  • Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting
  • Persistent low-grade fever, either constant or intermittent
  • Repeated infection


EARLY DETECTION IS COMPLETE CURE. Attack before it attacks you.