Diabetes raises risk of Cancer

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

Diabetes and Cancer both are prevailing diseases in India which are increasing globally. Diabetes as we all know is a chronic disease caused when either pancreas do not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body that do not respond properly to the insulin. There are three types of diabetes Type 1 corresponds to first condition and Type 2 corresponds to the second condition and Gestational Diabetes formed during pregnancy. 

While on the other hand Cancer means a group of more than 100 diseases in which cells begin to grow out of control or a disease where abnormal cells begin to grow in an uncontrolled way. Diabetes is also a deadly disease which gives rise to many other diseases as well in your body. One of them we can say would be Cancer. 

A study conducted in Australia in 2014 by National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) says that people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are diagnosed with more of some types of cancer and are more likely to die from cancer than people without diabetes. 

It is also found that females with type 1 diabetes  were at the increased risk of cancers of the pancreas, liver, esophagus, thyroid, brain, and lung, as well as ovarian and

Air Pollution can cause cancer

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

DNA

Every year after Diwali, India suffers air pollution problems. It is so obvious that air pollution triggers major health issues in adults as well as children.  The most recent data from the Global Burden of Disease Project indicate that in 2010, 3.2 million deaths worldwide resulted from air pollution, including 223,000 from lung cancer. 

As we know that heavy smog has covered up various cities these days and this smog contains dangerous chemicals like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, manganese dioxide, zinc oxide, nitrates etc. Chemical pneumonitis is the irritation of the lungs or we can say it created breathing difficulty due to inhaling above mentioned few chemical fumes or breathing in and choking on certain chemicals. Chemicals from firecrackers and presented in the smog will penetrate deeper into the lungs which further may lead to stiffness of the lungs, which decreases the ability of the lungs to get oxygen to the body. If left untreated, this condition may ultimately lead to respiratory failure, lung cancer or even death.  

Yes, you heard it right, air pollution is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Most of us think about the risk associated with lung cancer is through smoking cigarettes, but little did we know that air pollution can also causes lung cancer. Actually everyone

Protect your lungs this Diwali

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

Diwali is the festivals to spread joy, happiness, and share and increase relationship bond. But people spread worst kind of air and noise pollution making this festival a nightmare for many. The fire crackers busted during this month produces the nastiest kind of gases in air and intoxicating the air we breathe. 

Fire crackers are the major part of Diwali celebration. Crackers like gola bomb, anar, chakris, phuljharis, even rockets contains heavy metals and pollutants like copper, cadmium, sulphur, aluminium and barium, which not only harming the environment but also giving major health hazards, The toxicity spread by these crackers in the air is not only dangerous for those suffering from pulmonary diseases, but it also causes breathing problems in others. It also causes irritation in the eyes, nose, throat and causing skin allergies; asthma and other respiratory issues and major changes in lung-cell structure causing life taking disease Cancer. 

What happens is when crackers are lit, they produce different oxides of heavy metals like sulphur, barium, cadmium etc as mentioned above too; which are harmful for lungs and gets absorbed into the circulation and affect other organs of the body. So, every year we suggest people not to burst crackers for their health sake. Diwali is such a beautiful festival, instead of crackers lit candles, diyas, electrical lights. 

Following are the few important measures to be taken during diwali: 

1. It is advisable for children and the elderly persons or people with lung or heart disease and are especially sensitive should stay indoors and

October is Breast Cancer awareness month

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

As we know that October is Breast Cancer awareness moth so, here are few tips to reduce the risk of breast cancer. 

1. Indulge yourself in household chores: Being active reduces a woman's risk of breast cancer. From cleaning the house to decorating it, indulge yourself in such activities. Also take time out to exercise as it reduces the number of fat cells, which are responsible for the release of hormones such as oestrogen and testosterone. This can reduce breast cancer risk by at least 20%..  

2. Breastfeeding is very important: Women who breastfeed their babies for about a year or so cut downs the risk of developing breast canc er by atleast 5% than those who don't breast-feed at all. It is an analysis of cancer statistics by the World Cancer Research Fund found. The longer a woman breast-feeds, the lower her chances of getting the disease.   

3. Refrain yourself from alcohol: Regularly drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing breast cancer and the more drinks you have

Kidney Cancer: get to know it’s ill effects

By Dr. Vikas Goswami

Kidneys are of bean shaped, first sized organs located below the rib cage in the back of the abdomen. It performs following functions: 

• Maintains fluid balance  
• Controls blood pressure  
• Removes waste products  

Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers in both men and women. It is very uncommon in people younger than age 45. This risk is higher in men than in women.

Get yourself examined if you found to feel

Fatigue	High blood pressure	Blood in the urine
Swelling of ankles and knees	A lump or mass at the side or back	Pain or pressure in the side or back
Unexplained fever	Anaemia	Enlarged lymph nodes

 Who are at the risk of kidney cancer: 

• Those who smoke 
• Heavy alcohol drinking 
• Obese people 
• If you have any family history of kidney cancer 
• Exposure to radiation 
• Long term usage of certain medication also puts you at the risk of kidney cancer 

How to prevent kidney cancer: 

• Quit smoking and drinking 
• Maintain healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating balanced diet 
• Avoid exposure to chemicals that leads to cancer 
• Open up with your doctor 

Treatment options: 

• Surgery 
•  Radiation therapy 
• Chemotherapy 
• Immunotherapy 

Please go through these media clippings to understand more about it.

Navbharat Times

Punjab Kesari

Hindustan

Nai Dunia

Prolonged sitting puts you at the risk of Cancer

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

Nobody really knows till that sitting for longer period of time may puts you at the risk of deadly disease called Cancer. Basically everyone is working with a desk job which requires your concentration at your computer or laptops. But the latest research by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) shows a direct link between sitting for prolonged hours and chaotic cell growth. The exact medical connections are still being studied, but doctors presume that approximately 80,000 cancer cases each year can be attributed to inactivity from long hours spent at a desk. 

Strange we never thought so. People who are mostly sitting are majorly at risk and even those who work out regularly are not excluded from the risks of cancer. 

But why sitting causes cancer? 

A person approximately spends 16 hours in a day of activity which includes office work, travelling and real physical workout; out of which 30 minutes of physical work out constitutes of only 3% to 4% of the day’s workout. The other 15½ hours puts you to cancer risk significantly. 

Cancer risk increases even further when long periods of sitting idle lead to obesity or weight gain and obese people are more prone to cancer. A desk bound job causes increased inflammation, which contributes to cancer risk. 

Let’s have a look at some of the preventive measures to curb cancer growth:  

Being obese puts you at the risk of cancer

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

Obesity is a condition in which a person has an abnormally high and unhealthy proportion of body fat. Obesity is diagnosed by a number called the Body Mass Index (BMI), which calculates the amount of body fat. Your BMI is calculated from your current height and weight. The higher the BMI the more body fat a person has. 

According to a study published in the noted Lancet, India is just behind US & China in this global hazard list of top 10 countries with the highest number of obese people. India is truly under siege: junk food, alcohol & sedentary lifestyle are leading us to silent self destruction, making one in every Indian men & women either obese or overweight. Experts believe obesity has to do with the lifestyle issues of the major population in urban India. The urban populace has easy access to high-calorie packaged foods such as burgers, chips and colas. Moreover, people in cities follow a sedentary lifestyle. Little or no physical activity and a predilection for gizmos such as video games, computers are to blame. 

Extra fat in the body can have harmful effects, like producing hormones and growth factors that affect the way our cells work. This can raise the risk of several diseases, including cancer. The higher the BMI, the higher the risk of cancer. 

A recent study conducted by WHO's International Agency for Cancer on Research (IARC), reveals that excess body weight puts you at the risk of various types of cancer such as