Dr. Jayakarthik Y, Oncology Surgeon, Manipal Hospital, Mysore
Dr. D J Ravi, Principal, Mysuru Royal Institute of Technology, Mandya
Increasing cancer awareness in more deprived areas could help to reduce health inequalities and improve cancer outcomes. Having cancer awareness will give you the confidence to speak to a doctor if something doesn’t feel normal to you, as spotting cancer early increases the chance of survival.
Improved survival rates: Early detection can also improve survival rates, as treatment can be started early before the cancer has a chance to spread. This is particularly true for cancers that are aggressive and have a high likelihood of spreading, such as lung and pancreatic cancer.
