But amidst the fear, Dr Suresh Venkita, medical director at the Pacific International Hospital reminds people that there is still hope.
He says cancer is one area greatly researched even today, and there are advancements on cure and prevention, targeted specifically for before the cancer forms.
This, he says, allows for early detection, prevention as much as possible, or for diagnosis, treatment and survival of the cancer.
“We are trying to take away fear of the cancer and bring back hope and confidence,” he said.
