Dr. C N Patil, HOD and Lead Consultant - Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology at Aster Whitefield Hospital, discusses the importance of cancer prevention and the modifiable risk factors that contribute to cancer development. Preventing cancer is crucial as many cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages, limiting treatment options.

Cancer Prevention

Dr. Patil highlights the significance of cancer prevention due to the challenges in treating advanced-stage cancers.

Modifiable Risk Factors: Modifiable risk factors that contribute to cancer development, include smoking, tobacco use, physical inactivity, and obesity.
Impact of Lifestyle Changes: Dr. Patil emphasizes that by addressing these modifiable factors, it is possible to prevent up to 70% of cancers in India.
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors: Some cancers are caused by non-modifiable factors beyond individual control.

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