Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Matters | Dr. Sukanya Saha | Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Many cancers can be treated more effectively when detected early, even before symptoms appear. That’s why regular cancer screening plays an important role in early diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. In this informative video, Dr. Sukanya Saha, Consultant – Medical Oncologist, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata, explains the importance of cancer screening and the tests that may be recommended for different individuals. She discusses mammography for breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, colon cancer screening, prostate cancer screening after consultation with a doctor, and oral cancer screening for those who regularly consume tobacco. She also highlights why people with a strong family history of cancer or certain genetic mutations, such as BRCA, may need to begin screening earlier. The right screening approach depends on your age, medical history, family history and individual risk factors. Read more about Dr. Sukanya here - https://www.manipalhospitals.com/dhakuria/doctors/dr-sukanya-saha-medical-oncologist/ #ManipalHospitalDhakuria #LifesOn #YourManipal #Healthcare #Oncology #CancerCare