Lifestyle changes are necessary to prevent cancer : Dr. Kishore Singh

New Delhi, 14 March 2023, (RNI): Treatment of deadly disease like cancer has become possible due to recent development in technology and treatment procedures.  Which mainly includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy and many surgical procedures.  India's leading Radiology Oncologist (Cancer) and Director, Delhi State Cancer Institute, Dr Kishore Singh talks about the risk factors, trends and treatment procedures of this disease.  

Medical facilities for cancer are quite expensive.  What initiative can the government take? 

The government is opening cancer units in all the states so that people of all classes can get treatment.  With the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, health awareness program to reach rural population and establishment of high level cancer units in all states.  Along with this, many governments have also started many schemes, which will primarily have to provide cost-effective treatment at all places.

How is lifestyle related to cancer? 

Cancer can happen at any age. That's why it is necessary to improve the lifestyle, in which meals, exercise etc are very important.  The best treatment for cancer is prevention.  Increase the intake of nutritious things like fruits, green vegetables, dry fruits etc. in your diet.  Apart from this, completely stop the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes.  There are many such therapies available at this time, with the help of which you can get rid of the bad addiction. If a person is ready to make some changes in his lifestyle, then cancer can be completely prevented in 60 percent cases. 

What are the warning signs of cancer? 

Excessive loss of weight and change in voice, difficulty in swallowing, change in the normal habit of stool and urine, persistent cough for a long time, etc. should be seen by the doctor immediately. Also, if the diagnosis and treatment of the disease is done in the early stages. The complete treatment of this disease is possible. 

What advice do you have for those who use tobacco products? 

To avoid deadly and deadly disease like cancer, it is very important to stay away from the consumption of tobacco products.  The risk of cancer is high due to smoking and consumption of tobacco products like paan, gutka or khaini etc. 90 percent of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Oral, esophageal, stomach, colorectal, breast cancer can also be caused by tobacco consumption.