@ayci Hello, Don not ignore this as it could be an early symptom of breast cancer. An early sign of inflammatory breast cancer is discoloration of the breast. A small section may appear red, pink, or purple. The discoloration can look like a bruise, so you might shrug it off as nothing serious. But breast redness is a classic symptom of inflammatory breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that occurs when malignant cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. IBC is different from other forms of breast cancer because it commonly does not cause a lump or mass. Please contact your GP As soon as possible and take all the required tests. Thanks!

@banji Cancer is just one of many chronic health conditions associated with sugary drink consumption – including increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay. Even people who were not overweight had an increased risk if they regularly drank soft drinks. . Good diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy body weight are the ways to reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic conditions.

@florine Sitting for too long doesn’t increase the risk of each cancer. It is true that sitting for too long increases the risk of colon cancer. studies showed that people who exercised the most and the amount varied from study to study had a 30% or 35% risk reduction compared to people who were least active. Exercising will help you in preventing cancer and other health-related issues.

@nibodh Red meat is associated with an increased risk of colon and rectum cancer, and evidence also suggests it is associated with some other cancers, such as prostate and pancreatic cancer. Red meat has been preserved by smoking, curing, salting, and/or the addition of chemical preservatives. Red meat has Cancer-causing chemicals that develop when meat is burnt or charred. Use lower temperatures to avoid burning and charring. However, more research is needed to understand how red meat and processed meats influence cancer risk. The increased risk may be explained by the iron and fat content in red meat, and/or the salt and nitrates/nitrites in processed meats.

@olichudhar One should avoid getting a smear test on a day when you have your period. It’s not impossible to have a smear when you’re on your period, but the menstrual blood can make the sample harder to analyze. This may mean that you don’t get a clear result and that you end up needing a second test. You can have a smear test on any day that you’re not having your period. Aim for the second half of your cycle (the 2 weeks before your next period is due) if you can. You might get a test but it’s still better to get one if you’re not menstruating. The presence of blood may alter the accuracy of your results, especially if you have a heavy flow. Talk to your doctor. Thanks!

@omshree Physical activity is associated with a lower risk for several types of cancer, including breast, prostate, colon, endometrium, and possibly pancreatic cancer. Physical activity can help regulate some hormones that contribute to the development of cancer and help keep the immune system healthy. In fact, being overweight or obese is a factor in an estimated 14% to 20% of cancer deaths. No matter how much exercise you get it lowers the risk of developing several types of cancer, as well as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

@vi Hello, Yes it is the symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia develops gradually so it is important to be detected early on. Some early and common symptoms to look for are- pale skin, tiredness, breathlessness, repeated infections over a short space of time, unusual and frequent bleeding, night sweats, fever, bone, and joint pain. In some cases, it also causes headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and blurred vision. It is not only common in kids but also in adults. If you or your child has some or even all of these symptoms then please reach out to your doctor. Thanks.

@laure Hello, both conditions bladder cancer and bladder infection have the same symptoms like eeling the need to urinate urgently, urinating more frequently, pain when urinating, or an inability to control your urine. The main symptom of bladder infection is the Sharp pain or burning sensation in the urethra during urination. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is a change in the color of your urine. Your urine may become orange, pink, rusty brown, dark red, or bright red in color, which would indicate there’s blood in your urine. Bladder infections and bladder cancer have some overlapping symptoms in changes in urination. Bladder infections are caused by germs, usually bacteria, and can be diagnosed with urinalysis and urine culture. Treatment is usually with antibiotics. Bladder cancer is caused by cells undergoing changes that result in them growing out of control. If you notice any of these symptoms then please talk to your doctor.

@xella Hello, Genetic testing involves examining your DNA, the chemical database that carries instructions for your body's functions. Genetic testing can reveal changes (mutations) in your genes that may cause illness or disease. Here are a few types of genetic testing like chromosome studies, DNA studies, and biochemical genetic studies. Tests for cancer susceptibility genes are usually done by DNA studies. Thanks!

@camey If cancer is suspected then the patient undergoes complete evaluation. This includes a complete health history, a physical exam, and diagnostic testing. Many tests may be needed to figure out if you have cancer, or if another condition like infection is causing cancer-like symptoms. Diagnostic testing is used to confirm or rule out the presence of cancer. Diagnostic procedures for cancer may include imaging scans, lab tests, tumor biopsy, endoscopic exam, surgery, or genetic testing. The most common test used to diagnose cancer is a tissue or needle biopsy. The most common samples used in clinical lab tests are blood and urine samples. Many different tests can be done to find and measure many different chemicals in blood or urine. Some of the things that can be measured include blood glucose, calcium, potassium, enzymes, hormones, fats, other metabolic substances, and proteins.

@unnasha Hello, blood work doesn’t clearly show the presence of cancerous cells but they can give your doctor clues about what's going on inside your body. Routine blood tests are essential to determine a baseline for each person. Doctors can compare subsequent blood tests against this baseline and determine whether any results are abnormal. He might take several other tests to detect the presence of cancerous cells.

@habib Hello, yes there are and they are called benign tumors. A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose. A benign tumor is not a malignant tumor, which is cancer. Benign tumors are caused by Environmental toxins, such as exposure to radiation, Genetics, Diet, Stress, and injury. Many noncancerous tumors don’t need to be treated or removed. If a neoplasm isn’t growing quickly or causing any problems, your healthcare provider may recommend keeping an eye on it. Thanks

@raajan Hello, yes it is true. Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for bladder cancer. This is because tobacco contains cancer-causing (carcinogenic) chemicals. these chemicals pass into your bloodstream and are filtered by the kidneys into your urine. The bladder is repeatedly exposed to these harmful chemicals, as it acts as a store for urine. This can cause changes to the cells of the bladder lining, which may lead to bladder cancer. You should get tested to find out what causes frequent and painful urination as it could be caused by other diseases like bladder stones, and overactive bladder. Thanks!

@gian Hello, the cause of sarcoma isn’t clear but cancer forms when changes (mutations) happen in the DNA within cells. The DNA inside a cell is packaged into a large number of individual genes, each of which contains a set of instructions telling the cell what functions to perform, as well as how to grow and divide. Mutations might tell cells to grow and divide uncontrollably and to continue living when normal cells would die. If this happens, the accumulating abnormal cells can form a tumor. Cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
Sarcomas are treated by specialists, depending on where the sarcoma is located. In larger medical centers, sarcomas are treated by a team of caregivers, including surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologists (cancer specialists), radiation oncologists, pathologists, pediatric specialists (for cancers in children), psychologists, and social workers.
The most common forms of treatment for sarcoma are surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy

@jena Hello, cancer is unpredictable but you can always lower the risk by a few lifestyle changes. You can have regular cancer screening tests so that it is detected early and can be treated early. You should regulate your weight, exercise daily studies suggested that regular exercise reduces the chances of cancer even breast cancer, eat healthily, avoid alcohol and tobacco. Many factors, including genes and environmental factors, affect cancer risk; diet and exercise aren't enough but they're within your power to change.

@lon Hello, Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. Here are some symptoms of prostate cancer- Trouble urinating, decreased force in the stream of urine, blood in the urine, blood in the semen, Bone pain, losing weight without trying, and Erectile dysfunction. A few symptoms that you mentioned like pain in the spine and arthritis could be the symptom of prostate cancer, but there could be multiple things going on. You need to take all tests. It is better to reach out early to take professional help. Thank You.

@zainn Retinoblastoma is a type of pediatric cancer that develops on the retina in the eye. The retina is located in the back of your eye. It has layers of cells that sense light and send information to your brain. Retinoblastoma treatments include cryotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. It is more common in children. A genetic mutation (a change in the child’s genes) causes retinoblastoma. The gene that causes retinoblastoma is called RB1. The mutation causes cells in the eye to grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Around 40% of the time, the child inherits the RB1 mutation from a parent (heritable retinoblastoma).
Symptoms of retinoblastoma are White pupils, Crossed eyes ( Eyes may appear misaligned, or one eye turns in a different direction than the other), Red or inflamed eyes.
It’s not possible to prevent nonheritable retinoblastoma. If you or your partner had retinoblastoma as a child, you have a 50% chance of passing the condition to your children Early diagnosis can significantly improve the prognosis.

@andrea-0 Hello, according to research the components extracted from the neem plants have been used in traditional medicine for the cure of multiple diseases including cancer for centuries. The extracts of seeds, leaves, flowers, and fruits of neem have consistently shown chemopreventive and antitumor effects in different types of cancer. Getting a cancer diagnosis is nothing less than scary. A lifestyle disease, there are a lot of everyday things which can increase your cancer risk. Prevention is the only possible way to keep yourself safe. Going natural is one of the safest approaches which has fewer side effects and only healing benefits. According to a few studies, regular consumption and usage of neem leaves may prevent cancer risk and also protect you against many different types of cancer. It might not cure cancer but it reduces your chances of getting cancer. Thank you.

@shalene Hello, Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But as it grows, it can cause pain and swelling in your neck. Several types of thyroid cancer exist. Some grow very slowly and others can be very aggressive. Most cases of thyroid cancer can be cured with treatment. Thyroid cancer typically doesn't cause any signs or symptoms early in the disease. As thyroid cancer grows, it may cause:

Difficulty swallowing Pain in your neck and throat Swollen lymph nodes in your neck
If you experience any signs or symptoms that worry you, make an appointment with your doctor. Thank you.