Around 1 million men in India are diagnosed with cancer annually, with nearly half a million dying from the disease. The top 5 cancers among Indian men are lung, lip/oral, colorectal, stomach, and esophageal cancer. Some early symptoms of these cancers include lumps, sores, weight changes and blood in urine or stool. The main risk factors are family history, exposure to chemicals/radiation, air pollution, smoking and alcohol consumption. Cancers can be diagnosed through tests and detected early through screening. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, and combination therapies. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting regular screening can help reduce cancer risks.

1. Cancer
in men

2. Cancer in men stats
Annually, around
10 lakh men are
diagnosed with
cancer in India.
Source:www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

3. Cancer in men stats
Of this nearly
4.7 lakh men die.
Source:www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

4. Top 5 cancers in Indian men
Source:www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Incidence Death
53,842
25,170
27,814
53,842
36,917
43,386
27,152
40,721
36,436
48,697Lung
Lip/Oral
Colorectal
Stomach
Oesophagus

5. Look out for these early symptoms
Lip/oral cancer:
• Red/white lesions
• Sores, swellings or
lumps in oral cavity
Stomach cancer:
• Fullness
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
Prostate cancer:
• Painful urination
• Difficulty in urination
• Blood in urine
Lung cancer:
• Persistent cough
• Breathing changes
• Weight changes
Colorectal cancer:
• Changes in bowel
habits
• Blood in faeces
• Diarrhea/constipation

6. Causes of
cancer in men

7. Top 5 risk factors for
cancer in men
Family history
of cancer
Increased
exposure to
chemicals/radiation
Air pollution Excessive
smoking
Excessive
alcohol
consumption

8. Cancer can be diagnosed by:
Blood tests for
cancer markers
Genetic tests for
mutations Biopsy
Imaging tests
(X-rays, MRI, CT &
PET Scan)
Biopsy

9. Stage 0
Cancers live in the
place they started
4 Stages of cancer

10. Stage 1 or Early stage
Cancers are small,
not grown into nearby
tissues
4 Stages of cancer

11. Stage 2-3 or Late stage
Cancers are large
that spread deeper
into nearby tissues
4 Stages of cancer

12. Stage 4 or Metastatic
Cancers have reached
the farther organs or
parts of the body
4 Stages of cancer

13. Surgery
Surgery is performed
to remove the
cancerous tissue
from the body.
Cancers can be treated by

14. Chemotherapy
Medications are used
to kill cancerous
cells.
Cancers can be treated by

15. Hormonal therapy
Hormonal therapy
for prostate cancer
halts the growth of
cancer cells.
Cancers can be treated by

16. Radiation therapy
Precise and high doses
of radiation are used to
kill cancer cells.
Cancers can be treated by

17. Combination therapy
Chemotherapy & radiation therapy
Cancers can be treated by

18. Combination therapy
Surgery & HIPEC
(Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy)
Cancers can be treated by

19. Some common tips to reduce
the risk of cancer
Take regular
screening tests for
early detection
Get vaccinated Eat a healthy diet

20. Some common tips to reduce
the risk of Cancer
Maintain a healthy
weight
Protect the skin
from the sun
Avoid tobacco
and alcohol

21. Early detection of cancer provides
promising cure and better
chance of survival