Cancer

Incidence Mortality

Total Cancer

12 Million 7.6 Million

Developed Countries 5.4 Million 2.9 Million

Developing Countries

6.7 Million 4.7 Million

Males Females

Developed Developing Developed Developing

Prostate Lung Breast Breast

Lung Stomach * Colorectal Cervix *

Colorectal Liver * Lung Stomach *

* Related to Infection

All the three common cancers above ( both developed & Developing) are also leading causes of cancer death.15 % of all cancers – infection related ( 3 times more in developing countries)

Estimated Population : 1,048 million Estimated New Cancer Cases : 9.50 lakhs

4.3 Males

5.2 Females Estimated TRC : 2,66,000 Estimated Breast Cancer : 1,15,251 Estimated Cervix Cancer : 1,34,420

(27% of world

burden)

MEN: CANCERS OF LUNG, ORAL CAVITY,

PHARYNX, OESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH

WOMEN: CANCERS OF CERVIX, BREAST, OVARY,

ORAL CAVITY AND OESOPHAGUS

TRC Constitute half of all cancers in males

and one-third in females, i.e. Overall about 35-40

percent of cancers are related to the use of

tobacco

Over 75 percent of the cases report for

diagnostic and treatment services in advanced

stages of the disease resulting in poor survival

and high mortality rates

Age Group % of cancer % of Population

00 -14 4 35

15 – 34 10 39

35 – 64 62 22

65 + 24 3

Tobacco Epidemic : 5 million deaths due to tobacco use

1.42 Million resulted from cancer

8,50,000 deaths due to lung cancer

Being overweight or obese increases risk of several cancers including colon and breast

An estimated 13,000 cases of cancer could be prevented each year if no one had BMI greater than 25

Change in Bowel / bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast / elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty to swallow Obvious change in wart / mole Nagging cough or Hoarseness of voice

2/3 of all cancers may be prevented by

Avoiding Tobacco Avoiding/Limiting Alcohol Consumption Eating Adequate Fruits And Vegetables

Daily Knowing Family History Of Cancer Limiting Exposure Sun/Radiation

Choosing healthy food reduces cancer risk by 30 – 40%

Eating a low fat diet Regular exercising Maintaining healthy weight throughout life

Early detection provides the best opportunity for successful treatment

Cancer screening examinations are medical tests performed when you’re healthy

Reliable screening tests are available for certain cancers Ex: Cervix, Breast, Colon etc.