Googling Symptoms And Taking Painkillers? Oncologist Warns This Habit Is Delaying Cancer Diagnosis

Dr Pankaj Goyal,Senior Consultant and Unit Head, Medical Oncology warns that the increasing tendency of people to self-diagnose symptoms through internet searches and rely on over-the-counter painkillers is contributing to delays in cancer detection. He explains that temporary relief from pain medication often creates a false sense of reassurance, causing patients to ignore persistent or unexplained symptoms instead of seeking timely medical evaluation. Dr Goyal stresses that early diagnosis plays a critical role in improving treatment outcomes, and that proper clinical examination, diagnostic tests, and specialist consultation are essential, rather than depending on online information or self-medication.

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