2 minutes agoAuthor: Gaurav Tiwari
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Indian The cases of pancreatic cancer in men have been increasing in the last few years. This graph has increased rapidly in the last 5-10 years, due to which the Government of India and doctors are concerned.
Bad eating habits are mainly held responsible for this. The most harm has been caused by high fat ultra processed diets like pizza, burgers and sugary drinks. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, men are almost twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as women. Apart from genetic reasons, excessive consumption of cigarettes and alcohol among men is also a major reason behind this.
Pancreatic cancer cases are more in cities than villages. The possible reasons for this are the excessive use of fast food and ultra-processed food in the city and excessive pollution in the climate.
According to the World Cancer Research Fund, every year more than 4 lakh 60 thousand people die due to pancreatic cancer all over the world. Every year more than 12 thousand 700 people die in India. There are more than 8 thousand men among them.
so today ‘Health Form’ I will talk about pancreatic cancer. You will also learn that-
- What are its symptoms?
- Why are its cases increasing among Indian men?
- What is its treatment and what are the preventive measures?
What is pancreatic cancer?
There is a fish-like organ in the back part of our stomach. The amazing thing is that it is both an organ and a gland. It releases enzymes and hormones, which keep our body healthy.
Pancreas cells, like all cells in the body, grow and destroy in a certain pattern. Healthy cells eat and destroy dead cells. When cancer occurs, they break the pattern and start growing much faster and multiplying. This is pancreatic cancer.
What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
The most dangerous aspect of pancreatic cancer is that it does not show any symptoms in its initial stage. Its symptoms usually appear when the tumor starts affecting other organs of the digestive system as well.
If a person has diabetes and pancreatitis within a short period of time or together, then it can be a sign of pancreatic cancer. In such a situation, you should consult a doctor and get yourself checked for cancer immediately.
Some common questions related to pancreatic cancer and their answers
Question: Why is pancreatic cancer increasing in Indian men?
answer: Dr. Vikram Belliappa, a well-known gastrointestinal and liver transplant surgeon from Bengaluru, says that there could be many reasons behind this. The main reason for this is the bad lifestyle of Indian men along with excessive consumption of cigarettes and alcohol.
Apart from this, patriarchal thinking still dominates to a large extent in India. Therefore, compared to women, men come out of the house more for work or job. During this time they also come in more contact with pollution and petrochemicals. These are major risk factors for pancreatic cancer.
Question: Which people are at higher risk of pancreatic cancer?
answer: Someone with these conditions has a higher risk of pancreatic cancer:
- If someone drinks alcohol.
- If someone smokes cigarettes or consumes tobacco in other ways.
- If someone often eats fast food and ultra processed food.
- Obesity is a big reason. Especially if there is extra fat accumulated around the waist.
- Diabetes is a big risk factor. Especially if you have type-2 diabetes. Sudden type 2 diabetes can be a sign of pancreatic cancer.
- Exposure to pesticides and petrochemicals also increases the risk.
- If someone has had pancreatitis for a long time, it can turn into pancreatic cancer.
- If chronic pancreatitis is being passed on from generation to generation due to gene mutation, then this is also a big risk factor.
Question: Is pancreatic cancer curable?
answer: Yes, absolutely possible. It is true that the survival rate in pancreatic cancer is very low, but if it is detected in the early stages then treatment can cure it. To completely cure pancreatic cancer means that it will have to be surgically removed.
Question: What is the treatment for pancreatic cancer?
answer: The type of treatment a person needs depends on many factors. Such as-
- What is the exact location of the tumor in the pancreas?
- What stage has the cancer reached?
- How is the overall health of the patient?
- Has the cancer spread to the pancreas?
These treatments are given in pancreatic cancer
Surgery: If the cancer has not spread to any organ other than the pancreas and it is possible to completely remove the cancer.
Whipple Procedure: If there is a cancerous tumor at the upper end of the pancreas, then the upper end of the pancreas is removed.
Distal pancreatectomy: If there is a cancerous tumor in the lower lobe of the pancreas, then the lower part of the pancreas is removed.
Total pancreatectomy: If cancer has spread throughout the pancreas, the entire pancreas may be removed. Although this happens in rare cases.
Chemotherapy: This therapy can be given to kill, reduce and control cancer cells.
Radiation Therapy: If the cancer progresses too much, radiation therapy can be given along with chemotherapy.
Question: Is it possible to prevent pancreatic cancer?
answer: Pancreatic cancer cannot be prevented. However, its risk can definitely be reduced by making some changes in lifestyle.
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