Cancer — Prevalence, Prevention, Detection, Cure, Future

An interview with Dr. B.S. Srinath, the founder of Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, a pioneer in cancer care and a surgeon who has performed over 50,000 surgeries.

Over 15 lac Indians are diagnosed with cancer and over 9 lac Indians die of cancer every year. These numbers are only going up. But how does cancer happen? Can cancer be prevented? What are the warning signs? And what does cancer treatment look like today?

In this episode of The Health Worker, RamG Vallath speaks with Dr. B.S. Srinath, for a conversation on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. From understanding cancer symptoms and risk factors to advances in cancer treatment, this conversation explores some of the most important questions around cancer and healthcare in India.

In this episode we cover:

  • How to prevent cancer
  • How does cancer happen
  • Cancer symptoms and early detection
  • Cancer prevention and risk factors
  • Cancer treatment in India
  • Cancer vaccine and latest developments
  • Cancer awareness and health education
  • Advances in oncology and cancer research
  • Cancer survival rate and treatment outcomes

If you’ve been searching for how to prevent cancer, how cancer happens, cancer symptoms, cancer treatment, cancer treatment in India, or a cancer prevention podcast, this conversation is for you.