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Dr (Lt General Retd) Manomoy Ganguly, VSM is a Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, who is the highest qualified Oncologist of India, has been the National President of IASO (Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists) and the "Presidents Honorary Surgeon", before retiring recently as the "Director General Medical Services" of the Army.
The majority of Cancers (upto 70%) in our country are detected in the late stages, where a cure is not likely. Hence eventually half of these cases will die, due to recurrence or spread of the cancer to other vital parts of the body, such as the Brain, lungs, liver, bones/ marrow.
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The incidence of Cancer is growing at an alarming rate. Measures need to be taken and awareness regarding causes need to be brought to light.
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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) including Cancer are emerging as major public health problems in India. These NCD’s (Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases and many types of cancers) are to a large extent lifestyle related, have a long latent period and need specialised infrastructure and manpower for treatment. The major risk factors include tobacco, potentiated with alcohol, dietary habits, inadequate physical activity and stress.
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