Cancer strikes at a younger age in Pakistan than in the developed world
“Cancers are a significant problem in Pakistan and tend to affect patients at a younger age than what is seen in developed countries,” leading general surgeon Dr Inam Pal pointed out at a seminar organised by Aga Khan University (AKU). Dr Pal, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, informed that approximately 70per cent of cancer deaths occur in developing countries. He asked for a paradigm shift in physicians’ thinking by working towards managing tumors before they reach the incurable stage. “Early detection and access to a multidisciplinary treatment option are the best chances of cure,” he said.
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