Generally, we associate any serious disease with pain, severe discomfort or sudden worsening of the condition. We think that when something goes wrong with the body, the body itself will warn us. But there are many types of cancer which prove this thinking completely wrong. These cancers keep growing silently inside the body for years. Neither severe pain, nor any major symptoms, nor anything that would force a person to go to the doctor immediately and by the time these symptoms become clearly visible, it is often too late.
The most dangerous form of cancer is not its speed, but its silence. Many times cancer is present in the body, but both the patient and the doctor are unable to realize it. In such a situation, let us know which cancers make their victims very silently.
Which cancers hunt their victims very silently?
1. Ovarian Cancer – Ovarian cancer has long been considered a silent killer. The initial symptoms of this cancer are very mild and confusing, such as slight bloating, feeling full quickly, slight discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvis. Most women ignore these symptoms considering them as gas, indigestion or normal periods problem. For this reason, in almost two-thirds of the cases, ovarian cancer is detected in the third or fourth stage, when the disease has spread to the stomach.
2. Pancreatic Cancer – If we talk about the most deadly silent cancers, then pancreatic cancer comes at the top. Only in less than 15 percent of cases this cancer is caught in the early stages. Most patients come when the cancer has spread. In the beginning there is neither pain, nor jaundice, nor any serious digestive problem. By the time symptoms appear, such as severe pain, weight loss or jaundice, the time for surgery has passed. For this reason, this cancer can be cured in very few cases.
3. Lung Cancer – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, yet it too often grows silently. Its initial symptoms are mild but long lasting cough, slight breathlessness, constant fatigue, people who smoke consider these symptoms to be normal. Even the family members do not show much seriousness. The result is that about 70 percent of the patients reach the doctor in the third or fourth stage.
4. Colorectal cancer – Intestinal cancer can remain without any problem for a long time. Its initial signs are very minor. Like a little blood in the stool (which is not visible), anemia due to iron deficiency, slight change in defecation habits. People consider them as piles, weakness or effect of age. Whereas the truth is that if diagnosed on time, this cancer can be completely cured.
5. Breast Cancer – Breast cancer is increasing rapidly in India, but it does not cause pain in its initial stages. Often women think that if there is no pain, then nothing serious will happen. But in India, almost half of the patients are in advanced stage. In 8–10 percent of patients, cancer has already spread in the body. Ignoring lumps, skin changes or discharge from the nipple can prove costly.
6. Gallbladder Cancer – Gallbladder cancer is increasing rapidly in North India. Initially its symptoms seem like gallstones, mild stomach pain, indigestion. Patients and sometimes even doctors consider it to be a normal stone. By the time jaundice or severe pain occurs, in 70–80 percent of cases the cancer has spread significantly.
Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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