Jelitoli I. Swu
Dimapur | September 2
If medical research into cancer is to be believed, then the Naga people’s penchant for fermented foods and meat products may be one of the causes for the growing number of cancer patients. This was informed by Prof. Th. Tomcha Singh while delivering a lecture on the topic of “Cancer scenario in the north east and cancer prevention measures”. The programme was organized by Zion Hospital and the Research Centre and Association of Oncologist of North East India.
Prof Singh also said that cancer can be prevented through well balanced-diet, emphasizing on the intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits of at least five servings a day. He also informed about the varied types of cancer (oral, breast, lung, womb etc.) and their infections and said that “Maintenance of proper sanitation and hygiene and prophylactic vaccination can minimize these infection.”
Also speaking at the programme, Dr. Debabrata Barmom said India accounts for about 26% of all cancer detection globally.” This he said while speaking on the topic, “Cervical cancer-Epidemeology and screening”. “Cancer is more common in modern age because of unnatural lifestyle”, Dr. Debabrata said.
Others who spoke included Dr Indibor Singh on the topic ‘Early detection of cancer’, Dr Joydeep Puryakshetra on the topic ‘Breast conservation surgery in breast cancer’ and Dr C. Bhuyan on the topic ‘Chemotherapy in cancer treatment’.
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