Nagpur :- Oral Cancer is the most common form of cancer and almost 50% cancer cases are detected in the Head and Neck region. Around 80% cases are diagnosed in the advance stage, which makes it all the more difficult to treat. Oral Cancer is the No.1 cause for death amongst all types of cancers in India. It appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. It includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses and pharynx (throat) & can be life threatening, if not diagnosed and treated early.
Indoco Remedies Limited., a research oriented Pharma Company headquartered in Mumbai, rolled out their ‘Early Detection of Oral Cancer Campaign’ on the occasion of World Head & Neck Cancer Day in Mumbai on 27th July, 2017. This campaign will be conducted throughout India with the help of healthcare specialists. Under this initiative, the press conference at Nagpur was held on July 18th 2018 at the Patrakar Club, Nagpur, where Dr. Vinay Hazare (MDS), renowned dentist, Nagpur, Dr. Abhishek Vaidya DNB-ENT, MS-ENT, MBBS, Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery ENT/Otorhinolaryngologist, Nagpur and Dr. Pranav Ingole (Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon), Nagpur addressed the gathering on the importance of early detection of Oral Cancer and its prevention.
“Head-Neck Cancers are arowing at an alarming pace in our country. Most of the oral cancers are caused due to tobacco, whether smoked or chewed. The concoctions in `kharra’ or `gutkha’ are worse. Saying no to tobacco is the need of the hour to decrease the menace of oral cancers. The prime modality of treatment for oral cancers is surgery, with the advanced ones also requiring radiotherapy and chemotherapy, in addition.
It is critical to understand the early warning signs of oral cancer, and to seek medical help at the earliest. Any non-healing ulcer in the mouth, bleeding from the mouth, recent onset decrease in mouth opening, nodes/masses in neck, unexplained oral pain, change in voice, pain or difficulty in swallowing are some of the x,arning signs, which must prompt seeking medical help. This requires a dedicated and concerted effort from health care professionals, NGOs, government, social workers, and society” advised Dr. Abhishek Vaidya.
In order to increase awareness for early detection of oral cancer, Indoco Remedies, through its division, Warren NxGen, is conducting special seminars for medical practitioners. Further, these medical practitioners will actively work for early detection of oral cancer and counsel patients detected with precancerous lesions. Various towns have been identified with large population suffering from this deadly disease for conducting these activities. Patient education information has also been developed for self-detection of oral cancer, which will be communicated to the masses through various media channels. “Indoco is committed to create awareness among patients, institutions and the medical fraternity & efforts will be made on various platforms for early detection of oral cancer” said Ms. Aditi Kare Panandikar, Managing Director, Indoco Remedies Limited.
