Introduction
Cancer, once considered a certain death sentence, has seen remarkable advancements in curable treatments in recent years. If detected early, many types of cancer have a high cure rate, with some reaching up to 90% curability. However, early detection remains a challenge, particularly in regions with low education and healthcare awareness. This article delves into the crucial aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment advancements, preventive strategies, and the socio-economic factors influencing cancer care, with a specific focus on Pakistan and other underdeveloped countries.
If the cancer has not spread much in the body, it is 80% curable. Many cancers are 90% cureable. In any disease, it is very important what stage it is in. Unfortunately, for our people, the education rate is very low, and their medical knowledge is nonexistent. They do not even do their check-up every year or every six months, so that if any disease is developing in their body, it can be diagnosed and treated in time. .
People go to the hospital when the disease reaches the final stage and becomes incurable. Cancer is a very fast-spreading disease. If it is diagnosed in time, treatment is possible.
Cancer is a very different and complex disease from other diseases. It is really the result of anomalous changes in the DNA of human cells. Cancer is spreading rapidly all over the world. The patient has to take medicine for their whole life. Most of the cancer drugs are designed to destroy cancerous tumors. These drugs are very expensive. The drugs start to have their effects on the patient. But cancer cells are very active; they don’t die easily. Then, when the drugs wear off, the cancer starts to spread throughout the body.
In this way, the patient’s life can be extended for a long time, but these drugs are very expensive. Common people cannot buy them. Cancer treatment can cost 15 to 20 lakh rupees per month. Some drugs are also imported from other countries. Unfortunately, no such system has been created in Pakistan so far which can support the poor patients suffering from cancer.
1. Stages of Cancer
A cancer patient can go through four stages. If a patient has reached the first, second or third stage, he can be treated, but when he reaches the fourth stage, the patient becomes incurable. They don’t do it and they have very little knowledge about cancer, so they get so scared hearing the name of cancer that they start seeing their own death in the early stages.
This attitude is very unhealthy. It has to be abandoned. Basic cancer awareness is very important. There are some types of cancer that can be completely controlled by treatment, while others are simply resistant to drugs.
2. Prediction of the World Health Organization,
According to the prediction of the World Health Organization, the rapid spread of the monster of cancer suggests that it may cause apocalypse in the next ten years. Governmental and non-governmental organizations related to health should urgently address this dangerous problem. Solutions should be found. People should be given awareness about cancer, so that they can protect themselves. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of cancer specialists in Pakistan.There are very few centers that treat cancer patients
Common cancer types in Pakistan
Apart from breast cancer, mouth and lung cancer are common in Pakistan. In addition, head and neck cancer, colon cancer, prostate gland cancer, and liver cancer are also common. Health experts say that any A person can get cancer at any time. To get rid of cancer, it is very important to change the lifestyle.
3. Strategies to Prevent from Cancer
The first strategy to stay safe from cancer is exercise. Exercise is very important for a cancer patient. He should make every effort to keep himself active and healthy.
Exercise is also the best and most useful way to get rid of mental stress. Avoid eating sugary, fried and market prepared foods. Keep yourself away from mental stress. Difficulties and problems come in everyone’s life. There are, and it is futile to worry about them all the time. They can be controlled with effective measures and a cool heart and mind.
Healthy foods should be eaten. Daily exercise should be done. Stay away from mental stress. Avoid intoxicating substances. Smoking causes ten to fifteen types of cancer. Sheep, goatsand cows. Meat should be eaten less. Oily foods should be eaten less. Fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes, should be eaten daily, because eating tomatoes reduces the risk of colon cancer.
4. Role of Fruits & Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables reduce the rate of other cancers in addition to breast cancer. To protect against the risk of cancer, onions, garlic, green vegetables, plantains, cabbage (broccoli), lemons. , cano, mustard, apples, grapes, soybeans and tea are useful foods. Pancreatic cancer can be reduced by eating fruits and vegetables. Gastric cancer can be controlled by eating tomatoes, carrots and fruits.
The risk of lung cancer can be avoided by eating carrots and green leafy vegetables. The possibility of colon cancer can also be reduced by eating vegetables and carrots. Different types of fruits cause esophagus, mouth and throat cancer. Can be protected by eating. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten more to avoid stomach cancer.
5. Methods of Cancer Treatment
It is a curable disease. Chemotherapy is also used in the treatment of cancer, but it is not effective in the last stage. Screening is also beneficial in the treatment of cancer, especially in breast cancer. .Physicians also use screening methods. Patients should also seek information about screening methods from physicians. Physicians can provide better guidance in this regard.
The patient should read information booklets about cancer. Ask the doctors more questions about the treatment of cancer, so that more attention should be paid to the treatment than the treatment. To adopt a simple lifestyle, to be happy, and to eat a balanced diet. And by putting complete trust in Allah, one can be protected from cancer.
Conclusion
Cancer, while a formidable disease, is increasingly becoming manageable with early detection and proper treatment. Emphasizing the importance of regular check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and public awareness can significantly reduce cancer-related fatalities. Governments and non-governmental organizations must prioritize cancer awareness and treatment accessibility, ensuring that even the most vulnerable populations receive the care they need. By fostering a proactive approach to health, supported by advancements in medical science, we can transform cancer from a feared killer into a chronic, manageable condition.
