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Cancer is a deadly disease, and every year many people die due to it. However, if detected in time, it is treatable. Cancer is a serious disease in which the cells of the body start growing uncontrollably. This disease can affect any part of the body, but have you ever thought that a single person can have different types of cancer? Let us know the answer from Dr. Raman Narang, Senior Consultant - Medical Oncologist, Andromeda Hospital, Gurugram.
How can cancers be different?
Dr. Raman Narang said that when a person's body gets cancer once, it does not mean that cancer cannot occur in any other organ in the future. If cancer has occurred in one organ, then the possibility of cancer in the other organ increases. This is called 'secondary cancer'. There are some people who can have more than one type of cancer at the same time. This situation is rare, but not impossible.
Why does this happen?
- Genetic causes: Some people are more likely to develop cancer because of their genes, for example, women with defects in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
- After cancer treatment: In some cases, chemotherapy or radiation therapy used to treat cancer increases the risk of developing a second type of cancer.
- Tobacco and alcohol consumption: People who smoke and consume excessive alcohol are more likely to develop cancer in different organs such as the lungs, mouth, throat, etc.
- Weakness of the immune system: If a person's immune system becomes weak, his body has difficulty fighting cancer, which can increase the risk of other types of cancer.
How can it be saved?
- -Keep getting yourself checked by a doctor, especially if you already have cancer.
- -Adopt a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, exercise and avoiding smoking.
- -Do not consume tobacco and alcohol.
If someone in your family has had cancer, get genetic testing done to find out the risk.
Dr. Raman Narang said that a single person can have different types of cancer, but it can be prevented by timely examination and caution. Getting regular checkups from a doctor and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help reduce this risk.
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