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Early Cancer Detection: Red Flags You Should Never Miss World Cancer Day
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Case Description
Early cancer detection can save lives, yet many warning signs are often overlooked or misattributed to benign conditions. This session highlights critical red flags across common cancers that clinicians should never miss in everyday practice. Through real-world clinical insights, it reinforces the...
Case Summary
- The primary goal of World Cancer Day is to raise awareness about early cancer detection, which significantly improves survival rates. Timely identification of red flags and prompt referrals by general practitioners (GPs) and specialists can alter the trajectory of a patient's outcome, leading to early-stage treatment and cure. Any persistent, unexplained symptom or one that doesn't resolve with standard treatment should raise suspicion.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Anil Thakwani
Head and Senior Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Sharda Care Hospital, NoidaDr. Anil Thakwani is a highly experienced Radiation and Clinical Oncologist with over two decades of expertise in comprehensive cancer care, radiation therapy, and clinical research. He currently serves as Head and Senior Consultant Oncologist at ShardaCare – Healthcity, Noida, where he leads advanced oncology services with a strong focus on evidence-based treatment and multidisciplinary care. In addition, he is a Senior Consultant Oncologist at Fortis Hospital and Jaypee Hospital, contributing to complex cancer management across leading tertiary-care centers in the NCR region.
Previously, Dr. Thakwani served as a Senior Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Batra Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, New Delhi, and as an Assistant Professor at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, reflecting his strong academic foundation and commitment to medical education. He completed his MD in Radiation Oncology from SN Medical College, Agra, and further advanced his training as a Senior Registrar in Clinical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Thakwani’s clinical interests include radiation therapy, multidisciplinary oncology care, and research-driven cancer treatment, making him a respected voice in oncology practice and education.