Mauritius marks World Cancer Day, “Together, It Is Possible”
Today, the World Cancer Day is observed all over the world, the theme chosen for this year is “Together, it’s possible”.
On the occasion of the World Cancer Day, several activities will be organised by different organization during the month of February.
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will provide in collaboration with the MBC TV and radio some programs around the theme.
The TV programs “Priorité Santé” which should be broadcasted on Friday 3rd and 10th February on the MBC channel will be entirely devoted to cancer. There will be some programs on radios and MBC TV with the presence of specialist doctors.
In order to increase the awareness among the youth concerning this serious disease, an exhibition will be held at
Sharma Jugdambi College of Goodlands, this will continue in the other colleges around the island.
On this occasion, the Professor Miklos Käsler, the general director of the National Institute of Oncology, in Hungary will visit Mauritius as from the 26th February to the 5th March 2012.
He will hold conferences on Cancer which will be attended by doctors, students studying medicine and paramedical officers.
According to the Ministry of Health and the Quality of life, the cancer is the disease most affecting Mauritian after the diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The most common cancer among women is the breast cancer and among men it is rectal cancer.
There are 1400 new cases of cancer detected every year and the cancer disease causes more than 1000 death each year representing 12.1% of death in Mauritius. According to OMS, the cancer is the first cause of death in the world. This disease has caused 84 Million of death between 2005 and 2015.
Cancer is a disease which does not spare anyone: youngsters and old, rich and poor, men, women and children all can suffer from this disease.
Understanding Cancer
The cancer is a term applied to a group of diseases which can affect any part of the organism.
One of its characteristics is the rapid proliferation of abnormal cells which can affect other organs forming what is known as metastases.
The prevention of various cancers can be avoided by preventing the high risk factors such as smoking.
In cases when cancer is detected at an early stage, numerous cancers can nowadays be treated by surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Types of cancer
There are various types of cancer and the most deadly one is the lung cancer.
Cancer of the lungs, throat and stomach affect more men and women. Cancers which are caused by infections, such as liver, stomach or uterus are more common in developing societies.
Cancers which affect the prostate, the breasts and the colon are more common in rich countries.
The types of cancer which can be treated if detected early enough are breast cancer, Uterine cancer, skin and prostate cancer.
Prevention of Cancer
According to the World Health Organization, people living in countries having high earnings eat more and do less physical exercises.
A good diet and a regular physical activity can help to prevent one third of cancer cases.
Smoking Kills (The Bryan Curtis story)
Symptoms of Cancer
Alternating diarrhea and constipation for a prolonged time period: could be a symptom of intestinal cancer.
Persistent cough and hoarseness of voice: If it persists despite full course of antibiotic therapy, it could indicate cancer of the throat.
Blood in stools: could indicate gastrointestinal cancer.
Blood in urine: If you happen to see reddish-colored urine and have fever and pain in the abdomen, it could be a cancer of the kidney.
A non-healing ulcer in the mouth: It could indicate an oral cancer, especially if you are a smoker or chew tobacco (as gutka, tambaku).
Prolonged menstrual bleeding: If you witness periods for more than 10 days to weeks, it could indicate uterine cancer.
Blood in sputum/ phlegm along with cough: If you have persistent cough leading to blood in your phlegm/ sputum, it could indicate lung cancer.
Recurring jaundice: If you’ve been suffering from jaundice off and on, it’s time you screen yourself for liver cancer.
Lump in the breast: Although not all lumps in the breast are cancerous, it is worthwhile to get them examined by a good breast surgeon. Women over 35 years of age should ideally get mammography done every one or two years.
Change in the size of a wart, mole: It could indicate skin cancer.
Thickening or lump anywhere on the body which is either growing or lasts for more than a few days should be shown to the physician too.
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