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World Cancer Day 2025: Doctors explain why many cancer cases do not go for a very long time and if stress is to play the role
We are all afraid of the word ‘C’, but this pair can either trigger terror or cause dangerous delay in diagnosis. On World Cancer Day, doctors break the biggest mistakes that people do and how to catch cancer quickly.

Cancer cases are increasing
We all know someone who has cancer And existing cancer data only highlights its increasing prevalence. According to the report of the 2020 National Cancer Registry Program, one in nine people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. With any disease, early diagnosis is important for effective treatment, but delayed diagnosis due to many factors is common. The biggest challenges? Cancerous symptoms Often hide in plain vision, and fear motivates many people to ignore them.
Cancer symptoms are notorious and can hide in plain vision. Dr. Dinesh Pendar, Director- Sarvodaya Cancer Institute, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad explains, “The biggest challenge in diagnosing cancer is that its symptoms often overlap with other general conditions. Sadly, many definite signs are not unique for cancer. Weight loss, cough, prolonged low-grain fever, and lower appetite can lead to a sign of cancer, but also signs of many other diseases. Patients often struggle to identify these symptoms and because they are so normal, diagnosis often delays. People usually do not think of cancer when they develop fever or cough. Why to blame patients, even doctors may not immediately suspect cancer when a patient comes with these symptoms. For them to suspect cancer, they need to inspect a patient over time and only when the symptoms remain without improvement, do they recommend further tests. “He shares how a tumor in the lungs does not appear from outside, the only symptom can be a persistent cough. In bad air quality cities, it can feel like a everyday issue, making it easier to ignore it. “The only way to detect such cases is through scan and regular testing is important for this reason. X-rays and abdomen ultrasound are two important tests that must be accessible to all. ,
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Dr. Mudit Aggarwal, Unit Head and Senior Consultant – Rajiv Gandhi Share how the recognition of symptoms is a fight, but a more disturbing is that many people are out of fear despite knowing the signs of cancer Do not come. Even if they have some doubt, many people hesitate to seek medical help, afraid of diagnosis of cancer. ‘What if it is cancer? What will happen to me? Will I need surgery? Can I avoid this? ‘Stop them often from taking action. Apart from this, strength is a big challenge. Many patients, especially relying on government healthcare, worry about long waiting time and access. People who can afford personal care are more likely to seek help, especially smoking or tobacco users who know early warning signs from online sources. If they can overcome their fear, they come forward. Conditions such as leukoplakia, red or white patches, and non-healing ulcers often push them to function, but only 20–30% do only. The remaining 70% delay seeks help, asserting itself that it is nothing. Many women, especially the old, avoid taking care of their families to avoid burden. This is especially common in cases of breast cancer, where women think in the 60s, I do not want to bother anyone, so let it happen. “And because of this, the initial diagnosis turns into late diagnosis.
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Is stress related to cancer everyday?
In today’s fast-paced world, stress is unavoidable but is it a role in increasing cancer cases? Dr. Aggarwal clarified, “The stress is not directly connected, but may be an indirect link. Stress is one of the factors that disrupt treatment and also reduce your immunity but there is no difficult data on it. ” Dr. Pented and agrees. “Stress has no role in increasing cases of cancer, but stress management is definitely important in keeping your body healthy. Stress not only reduces your immunity, it can increase blood pressure and give you symptoms that can forget you symptoms of real cancer. ,
Is continuous sluggish cancer signal?
The unexplained lethargy is seen with great doubt. Some reports on the Internet will also tell you that it is associated with cancer. But how can anyone tell the difference? Dr. Aggarwal explains, “Fatigue is not a major red flag alone, but fatigue is important inadvertently with weight loss. If you are losing weight without trying, it means that there is no change in diet or exercise, and is also feeling tired, this is a reason to investigate further. If it is more than six months, it may indicate a underlying issue, possibly cancer. However, normal fatigue without weight loss is usually not a cause for concern in this regard. ,
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