"Cancer causes mental, social and financial crises in people's lives," said cancer surgeon and anti-tobacco activist Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi.Not surprisingly then, researchers have been looking for ways to outsmart cancer. Thus undergoing regular checks does indirectly help," hesaid.From simple complete bloodcount ( CBC ) totheCA125 test, from mammograms to pap smears, annual checks could help to a certain extent. "These readings would prompt thedoctor to ask the patient to undergo a thorough examination for cancer," said Dr Banavali. "The number of patients coming with early stage cancer has increased because of awareness. India cannot afford to treat all its cancer patients, but it can afford to create awareness about the symptoms and early detection," said Dr Banavali.

Source: Times of India January 05, 2018 03:00 UTC