Wellness - General Health | 10-18 yrs
How To Be A Step Ahead Of Cancer
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Recently, Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre announced on social media, about her battle with ‘high-grade’ cancer, leaving her fans worried about her well-being. This news came only a few months after another popular actor Irrfan Khan's suffered from a rare form of cancer. We take a look at the various aspects surrounding the disease.
According to official statistics available, the estimated number of people living with cancer in India is around 2.5 million and every year over 7 lakh new cancer patients are registered. With an increased incidence of cancer, the awareness about the disease should also be widespread.
Flip through the pages of the ClipBook to know details about new technological innovation in cancer treatment. Also, read about Bollywood celebrities who succumbed to the disease and those who have successfully come out of it. The ClipBook also has topics related to diet after chemotherapy and some cancer-causing foods to avoid.
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