Every year on National Cancer Awareness Day, we’re reminded that early detection can literally save lives, yet in India, far too many cancers are still found only when it’s almost too late. Despite growing awareness, many people continue to ignore early warning signs, brushing off symptoms like acidity, bloating, or a lingering cough as something trivial. We at TOI spoke to Dr. Ashish Bakshi , Director- Medical Oncology and Haematology, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital Powai, Mumbai and Dr Sewanti Limaye , Director, Medical and Precision Oncology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital about why cancer cases go unnoticed. Dr. Ashish Bakshi, says, "one of the reasons why cancers are usually detected late is that often these tumors grow in the abdominal cavity or chest, and these ca

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