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Understanding Cancer

See how a normal cell turns into a tumour, grows and can spread — in interactive 3D — and why prevention and early detection beat cancer, with care in India.

Conditions in this section

  • Understanding Cancer — Cancer is the body’s own cells growing out of control — and understanding how it works shows why early detection saves lives.
  • Breast Cancer — The commonest cancer in Indian women — very treatable, often curable, when found early.
  • Oral Cancer (Tobacco) — Cancer of the mouth, strongly linked to tobacco and gutka — very common in India, and highly preventable.
  • Bowel (Colorectal) Cancer — Cancer of the large bowel — often preventable and highly curable, because it usually starts as a removable polyp.
  • Stomach Cancer — Cancer of the stomach, often linked to H. pylori infection and diet — best treated when found early.
  • Cancer Screening & Prevention — Many cancers can be prevented, and many more caught early — the two most powerful ways to beat cancer.

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