புற்றுநோய் பற்றிய தவறான கருத்துக்களை மருத்துவர் தெளிவுபடுத்துகிறார்

Dr. A N Vaidhyswaran from Kauvery Cancer Institute busts some popular myths regarding cancer. Ideas expressed in movies give a lot of misinformation about cancer, and the most common one is that cancer equals death. This is not true; cancer treatment has advanced, and the survival rate is high. 

There are 3 treatment options depending on the stage – surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. 

Other options are immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, bone marrow transplant, etc. 

The stage is determined based on the TNM classification.

The common symptoms of cancers are:

A lump growing in size

Unexplained weight loss

Change in bowel habits

An ulcer that doesn’t heal

If any of the above symptoms are seen, contact a general physician. If the symptoms don’t subside after medication, contact an oncologist.