Causes Of Cancer And Its Treatment In Pune

 Cancer, also known as malignancy, is an unusual spurt or growth of cells. There are more than 100 types that fall under the group of cancer some of the popular ones being breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and as we mentioned the list goes on. Development of cancer in the body takes place when the body’s control mechanism stops functioning leading to unusual and abnormal growth of the cells. The old cells do not die in this process which is also an abnormal and major sign of cancer.

Causes Of Cancer

Usually, cancer cannot be attributed to a single cause however the common reason behind it is the accumulated damage caused to the cell which is triggered in a long run by chance or by exposure to a cancer-causing agent. Agents of substance that cause cancer are also known as carcinogens which can be either a substance, certain molecules, radionuclide, or radiation which promotes a process known as carcinogenesis, a.k.a formation process of cancer

Symptoms of Cancer

Symptoms vary depending on the type of cancer however the warning signs are common amongst various types of cancer

  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Unusual Lumps
  • Exhaustion
  • Excess weight loss
  • Regular or continuous fever and cough
  • Swelling or lump under the skin
  • Depression
  • Unusual bleeding

Cancer Treatment

There are many cancer treatment options depending upon the stage, type, and location of cancer:

Surgery: The goal of surgery is to remove cancer or tumor as much as possible, We have successfully treated more than 1,000 cancer patients since we have the team and experts best in the whole of Pune.

Other Cancer treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation, Immunotherapy, Hormone therapy, Targeted drug therapy, and many more.

The treatment option depends on various factors and goals which are mentioned below:

  • Cure: So that the patient can live as much as normal life as possible. It may or may not be possible, depending on specific situations
  • Primary Treatment: The goal of the primary treatment is to completely remove or kill cancer in the patient’s body. The most opted primary treatment option is surgery.
  • Adjuvant Treatment: This goal is used to post the primary treatment in order to ensure or try at the best to keep recurrence at bay
  • Palliative Treatment: Used to relieve side effects of the treatment or at best signs and symptoms of cancer too. Medicines are used in this goal to reduce pain or shortness of breath. It can go hand in hand with any other treatment


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