Timely detection is the key to control. Awareness is the solution.

Signs of Cancer

• Continuous Cough and Heaviness in Voice.
• Heavy Excessive bleeding during menstrual period and bleeding apart from menstrual period.
• Non-healing ulcers in the mouth.
• Lump in Breast

Prevention of Cancer

• Take healthy food.
• Avoid alcohol intake.
• In case of any unwanted growth or swelling in any part of the body, consult a doctor immediately.
• Consult a doctor in case any change in pattern of menstrual period.
• Stop consumption of tobacco in any form.

Cancer Screening & Early Detection

Community based Screening for Common Cancer is being done at sub-centres through

• VIA: Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid.
• CBE: Clinical Breast Examination.
• OVE: Oral Visual Examination.
• HPV: HPV vaccine has been introduced for the prevention of cervical cancer for the girls of 11-13 years of age group.
• FAPHC: Free Annual Preventive Health Check-up

Regular test for HB, BP, Blood Sugar, Blood Urea, Serum Creatinine, SGOT, SGPT, Cholesterol etc. should be clinically diagnosed regularly, apart from screening for cervical, breast & oral cancer.