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News Topical, Digital Desk : We get scared on hearing the name of cancer, but do you know that its cases are increasing rapidly in India. The risk of cancer increases significantly due to lifestyle, food, alcohol and tobacco, pollution and genetic reasons. However, some types of cancer affect men more (Common Cancer Among Men). In this article, we are going to tell about these cancers. Let us know the 5 most common cancers in Indian men (Common Cancer In Indian Men).

 

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is the most common cancer among Indian men, especially those who consume tobacco, gutkha, pan masala and smoke. This cancer can occur in the lips, tongue, gums, inner part of the cheeks and throat.

 

symptoms:

  • long lasting ulcer in the mouth
  • pain in the throat or mouth
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Changes in voice

To reduce the risk of this cancer, it is important to avoid tobacco, alcohol and smoking . Get regular dental checkups done.

 

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is on the rise in India due to smoking and air pollution. This cancer is often detected late, making treatment difficult.

 

symptoms:

  • Prolonged cough
  • Coughing up blood
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Weight loss

To reduce the risk of lung cancer, avoid smoking, avoid pollution and do regular lung exercises. Also, it is important to get regular health checkups, especially if you feel any symptoms of lung cancer.

 

Stomach cancer (gastric cancer)

Irregular eating habits, foods rich in salt and preservatives, smoking and Helicobacter pylori infection can cause stomach cancer.

 

symptoms:

  • Persistent abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Blood in vomit or stool
  • Weight loss

To reduce the risk of stomach cancer, eat fresh food, avoid eating too much fried food, stay away from smoking and alcohol and get regular medical checkups done.

 

Colorectal cancer (intestinal cancer)

This cancer occurs in the large intestine or rectum. Obesity, processed food, alcohol and genetic reasons are its major risk factors.

 

symptoms:

  • Abdominal cramps and pain
  • Bleeding in the stool
  • Complaints of constipation or diarrhea
  • Weight loss

To reduce your risk of bowel cancer, eat a diet rich in fibre, exercise regularly and, if you're aged 50 or over, have regular colonoscopies.

 

Throat cancer

This cancer can occur in the voice box, vocal cords or other parts of the throat. Tobacco, alcohol and HPV virus are the main causes.

 

symptoms:

  • sore throat or pain
  • Changes in voice
  • difficulty swallowing
  • lump in the neck

To reduce your risk of throat cancer, avoid tobacco and alcohol, get the HPV vaccine, and avoid eating very hot foods.


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