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SMOKELESS TOBACCO

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    Smokeless tobacco is not burned but is consumed either by chewing or using other methods.   •     There are at least 28 chemicals (such as Nicotine, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Nickel, Formaldehyde, N-Nitrosonornicotine and other harmful carcinogenic chemicals) in smokeless tobacco that are known to cause cancer •     Smokeless tobacco causes cancer including oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer •     Apart from cancer the smokeless tobacco could also cause other serious illnesses like heart diseases and other oral diseases •     Smokeless tobacco is not a safe replacement for smoking and is equally dangerous   Timey diagnosis and modern treatments help cancer patients to get rid of cancer and to live a healthy life.   Choose Health, Not Tobacco   Dr Sundaram Pillai is one of the most skilful & well experienced Cancer Surgeon in Thane. He has successfull...

FACTS – TOBACCO AND CANCER

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    Tobacco use is a leading cause of cancer and of death from cancer. Here are more facts about tobacco and cancer:   •     Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide •     Almost nine of every ten cases of lung cancer are due to smoking tobacco •     Tobacco can cause cancer not just in lungs but in any organ/part of the body including , larynx (voice box), mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon and rectum, and cervix •     The second hand smoke of tobacco can also cause cancer to non smokers who are constantly inhaling the passive smoke •     Any amount of tobacco use is unsafe as there is no safe level of tobacco consumption   •     People who give up tobacco could expect significant increase in their life expectancy and an early quitter has a significant possibility of not getting cancer   We are ...

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 & 𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀

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  • 57% of global head and neck cancers cases occur in India & the number is expected to double by 2030 • Head and neck cancers in India accounted for 30% of all cancers • Oral Cancer is the most common Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer • Ahmedabad tops the chart for Oral Cancer • One of the major causes of the head and neck cancers is tobacco use   With world class cancer services, we are equipped to make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve. We understand that every cancer patient has a unique set of circumstances that require a personalized, comprehensive plan of care. Dr Sundaram Pillai is one of the best Cancer Surgeon in Thane. He is a specialist in treating many types of cancer that occur in a specific organ (such as the liver, lungs, bone) or region of the body (head and neck). If you are diagnosed with a cancer or you are a cancer patient, don’t worry. We are here to help you during & after the treatment. To get an expert advice, C...