World Cancer Day today: Men and women in Chittagong are suffering more from two cancers

In Chittagong, women and men are suffering from two types of cancer. Breast cancer is more common among women and oral cancer is more common among men. This picture was found in a review of the data of patients admitted to Chittagong Medical College (CMC) Hospital, the only cancer treatment center in Greater Chittagong. In addition, cervical cancer, colon and rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer and lung cancer are more common in women in this region.

Doctors say that dietary habits, consumption of tobacco products, smoking, and use of drugs are also common. Moreover, in addition to the issues discussed among women, hygenic factors and lack of awareness are also increasing the risk of cancer. Therefore, experts advise everyone to be aware of the elimination of cancer.

 

According to the data, 25,252 patients were treated in the outpatient department of the cancer department of Chamek Hospital last year (2024). Of these, 5,658 were new patients. Of them, 3,138 were men. The rest were women. In addition, 3,108 patients were admitted to the inpatient department. Of them, 1,288 were men and the remaining 1,820 were women. 20 percent of men are affected by oral cavity cancer. Next is lung cancer at 15 percent. On the other hand, the rate of breast cancer among women is 24 percent. And 17 percent are affected by uterine cancer.

 

Dr. Ali Azgar Chowdhury, Associate Professor of Radiotherapy Department at Chamek Hospital, said, "Currently, men are more affected by oral cavity cancer and women by breast cancer. In this case, there is no alternative to awareness. Because the biggest weapon in the fight against cancer is awareness and coordinated efforts. The horror of cancer must be prevented with the collective efforts of everyone."

 

Talking to doctors, it has been learned that among the new patients, there is an alarming increase in the number of young people. Especially women under the age of 50 are being affected by breast cancer. Even among them, there are young people.

 

World Cancer Day Today: Like other countries of the world, World Cancer Day is being celebrated in Bangladesh today. The day is celebrated on February 4 every year through various programs. This year's theme of the day is 'United in Diversity'. On the occasion of the day, a discussion meeting and a colorful rally have been organized at the Radiotherapy Department of CHMEC Hospital this morning. In addition, various awareness programs have been taken up by the Oncology Department of Chittagong Mother and Child Hospital. Apart from this, various programs will be held by the initiatives of various government and private hospitals and social organizations.