Published : 5 February, 2025
In this industry article, Dr. Mudit Agarwal, Unit Head & Senior Consultant, Head and Neck Oncology Unit 2, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), shared crucial insights on the challenges of early cancer diagnosis. He emphasized that many patients delay seeking medical help out of fear, despite recognizing cancer symptoms. Hesitation due to anxiety over a potential diagnosis, surgery, or affordability often leads to late detection. This is particularly common among women with breast cancer who avoid diagnosis to prevent burdening their families.Dr. Agarwal highlighted how persistent fatigue combined with unintentional weight loss is a red flag that should not be ignored.
