2024-02-08 00:00:52
Know them cancer symptoms It should be mandatory for anyone. Although it is a high incidence disease, most cases are detected in advanced stages. It is partly caused by the lack of regular visits to the doctor.
To understand the magnitude of the problem, currently tumors cause around 10 million deaths on the planet. The number continues to rise and it is estimated that up to 40 percent of cases could be prevented with changes in lifestyle.
What are the most common types of cancer?
He cancer It is characterized because it can be generated in any part of the body, although not all types cause the same symptoms. symptoms. With this in mind, it is important to identify the early warning signs because when the disease is diagnosed in its early stages there is a greater chance of survival.
Cancer in Mexico: The current mortality rate is 46%
In this regard, the WHO states that there are three types of cancer that are the most common in Mexico and the world and are those of breast, prostate and lung. In addition to the above, they are also among the deadliest.
Based on the above, it is worth knowing the main symptoms of the most common types of cancer. It is important to emphasize that although the first manifestations can be identified by anyone, the definitive diagnosis can only be made by a health professional.
Symptoms of breast cancer
- Inflammation of the breast or part of it.
- Skin irritation or pitting.
- Breast pain.
- Nipple pain or nipple inversion.
- Redness, peeling, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin.
- A discharge from the nipple other than milk.
- A lump in the armpits.
Symptoms of prostate cancer
- Difficulty starting urination (urinating).
- Weak or interrupted urine flow and frequent urination, especially at night.
- Back or other bone pain.
- Weakness and involuntary weight loss.
Symptoms of lung cancer
- Persistent or worsening cough.
- Chest pain.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Wheezing.
- Coughing up blood.
- Feeling tired all the time.
- Weight loss without known cause.
Panorama of cancer in Mexico
According to the official record of the Ministry of Health (SSa), more than 195 thousand cases of cancer per year. The disease has a mortality rate of 46%, although the earlier it is identified, the more likely it is to survive.
The best Mexican hospitals for cancer care
What are the best Mexican hospitals for cancer care?
The edition of Hospirank 2023 conducted by Global Health Intelligence (GHI) analyzed hospital infrastructure in Latin America. Within the results he obtained the names of the cancer hospitals most prominent today.
- National Cancer Institute – Mexico City
- University Hospital “Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez” – New Lion
- Central Military Hospital – Mexico City
- Oncology Hospital National Medical Center Siglo XXI – Mexico City
- Hospital Juárez de México – Mexico City
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