Curbing The Crab With Care

If there is one disease that has plagued the human race for centuries and to an extent, “foxed” clinicians and scientists — it has to be cancer. Despite advances in medical science, the very mention of the C-word can instill fear in the toughest of individuals. But, being paranoid is not the answer. One has to prepare physically, mentally and most importantly financially to fight such a dreaded disease. Cancer has become a big threat globally. A report by International Agency for Research on Cancer, released in September last year, stated that 18.1 crore new cases were reported and 9.6 crore deaths occurred due to the disease worldwide in 2018 alone. India is no exception. Apparently, cancer is the second most common disease in India responsible for maximum mortality of about  0.3 million deaths per year. “In the last decade, oral cancer in men and breast...