CANCER  is believed to be the second most common cause of death  after heart disease.  Its symptoms can be similar to those of common diseases.  For example, unexplained weight loss may be an indication of Cancer.  Typically, people ignore these symptoms confusing them with other common conditions. Sometimes they are scared to consult a doctor.

It is very important to detect Cancer before it spreads, as treatment is most effective when cancer is found early.  For example if a breast lump is found at an early stage by self examination, timely treatment can result in long cancer free survival.  Always remember that every symptoms could be explained by a harmless condition. Still, it is important to be aware of the following symptoms of cancer and get them investigated. There are numbers of investigation but here we recommend simple tips on when we may go to a doctor.

Unexplained loss of weight : Substances released by cancer cells can result in weight loss. This is non-specific and can also be the result of a unexplained and unintended weight loss over a six-month period need to be investigated.

Fatigue : Patients with cancer experience ongoing tiredness.  This could be caused by aneamia (low number of Red Blood Cells (RBC) in your body) due to an underlying disease like colon cancer etc. Fatigue increases as cancer progresses.

Pain : Continuous pain that does not go away in a few months and keeps on getting  worse may result from cancer.  Bony pain may be a cancer that has started from a place like the prostate and has now traveled to the bone.

A  persistent Cough  or Blood in the Saliva : This is especially relevant for long-term smokers, and is a common sign of lung cancer. Infectious diseases like tuberculosis can also present this way.

Change in bowel habits or blood in the stool : Diarrhoea that does not go away. Long- term constipation or change in the size of the stool (e.g. Pencil thin stools) can signify colon cancer. Blood in the stools could be due to hemorrhoids, but even it needs to be investigated and early treated by a doctor.

Blood in the Urine : Blood in the urine is typically due to kidney stones or a urinary infection.  However, blood in the urine not accompanied by pain can be a sign of bladder cancer.

Lump in any part of the body : Lumps in the breast  may be non-cancerous, but still need to be evaluated thoroughly.  Women are advised to conduct monthly Breast examinations, especially if they have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.  Discharges from breast are common, but if the discharge is bloody or only from one nipple, further evaluation is needed. Testicular cancer presents as a painless lump on the testicles.  Many other cancers like those of the lymph nodes can present this way.  Lumps most frequently are harmless and lymph nodes could be swollen due to an infection.  A lump should be reported to your doctor if it is new and remains enlarged for more than a month or a previous lump that is rapidly growing in size.

However, every women is ADVISED  to do Breast Self Examination  minimum every week which is prepared by our centre

GUIDELINES FOR BREAST  SELF   EXAMINATION ( BSE )

1. BSE helps to ensure early detection of  breast  Cancer
2. BSE helps you to become familiar with the structure and feel of your breast, enabling to notice a change if any.
3. A lump found by monthly BSE is smaller than that found by chance.
4. Do BSE in front of the mirror, while taking bath  or shower  & while lying down.
5. Relax while doing BSE and use pads of your finger with enough pressure to ensure that you are doing a careful examination.
6. Use your right hand to examine your left breast and  vice-versa.
7. Use consistent circular pattern while doing BSE.
8. Best time to do BSE is one week after the start of  periods.
9. If you do not have periods, you should do BSE on the same day of every month.
10.  The cure rate of Breast Cancer can be nearly 100 % when it is detected early i.e. localized  to the  breast.
11.  In some cases the breast can be conserved if detected early.
12.  Let us tell about BSE to our Mother, Sister, Daughters, Co-workers  neighbors, friends to ensure  a longer, healthier  life  for all of us.

Changes in a mole or a wart : Any mole or wart that changes in size, shape, colour or if its edges get irregular may be cancerous.  This should be reported to your regular doctor or a skin doctor immediately. 

Sores that do not heal :  Sores normally heal quickly.  It a sore fails to heal, it should be evaluated by a doctor.  Non-healing mouth sores and persistent white or red patches in the mouth could be a sign of cancer.  This is VERY IMPORTANT in patients who smoke or chew tobacco and should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Though these symptoms are non-specific, if they meet the "2P" criterion ( That is, if they are persistent and progressive ) ,  you should seek medical advice.  Do not be afraid to visit your doctor as early detection may make all the difference.  It is never too late to quit smoking, tobacco chewing and excessive alcohol intake.  Remember, prevention is always better than cure.    

Homoeopathic Solution

Homoeopathy can help you much  if your case is detailed earlier. Homoeopathy will not only cure your Cancer but we can protect you for future progressive ailment of Cancer. Homoeopathy  treatment is not a specific treatment  but consult your doctor by giving him  proper case taking  so that Cancer can be cured permanently.