Alert: Even after successful treatment, this cancer can remain hidden in the body for years, all women must pay attention

Cancer is a serious disease growing globally, the risk of which is being seen in people of all ages. It is also the leading cause of death worldwide. In India too, cases of cancer and deaths from it have increased rapidly in the last few decades. Health experts say that a major reason for the high risk of death from cancer in India is its inability to be diagnosed on time. In most cases, cancer is detected only when it reaches the last stage. From here, both the treatment of cancer and the patient's chances of survival become difficult.

Health experts say that all people should keep paying attention to the symptoms of cancer. If someone in your family has already had cancer, then extra caution should be taken. But do you know that some cancers can remain in your body for years without causing any symptoms?

What did the study reveal?

In a recent study, researchers have revealed that even after successful treatment, a type of cancer can remain hidden in your body for years. This may sound scary to you, but this is the reality.

A study on cancer conducted at the University of Michigan in the US, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Gary Luker, has found that many cases of breast cancer have been seen in which cancer cells were present in the body for a long time.

In a research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, experts have said that these 'sleeper cancer cells' can remain inactive in the body for years and can cause breast cancer to reappear after a few years. Researchers said that this study draws attention to the fact that such methods should be adopted during treatment so that cancer cells do not develop again.

Cells can remain hidden in the body even after treatment
The researchers said that it has been generally believed that successful treatment of cancer means that our body is free from this disease, however in the case of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, it is not as simple as it seems. These cancer cells can remain hidden inside the bone marrow for years and even decades and can re-emerge.

Doctors have warned that despite medical advances and greater awareness, breast cancer is increasing in young women. Meanwhile, this information is even more worrying. The researchers said, detailed research is needed regarding its prevention.

Breast cancer and its risk
Breast cancer is one of the common cancers in women worldwide. 2022 data collected by the World Health Organization shows that about 30% of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. In the United States, it is estimated that more than 3.10 lakh cases are registered in 2024 alone and the mortality rate is very high, making it the second leading cause of death in women. All women should keep an eye on its symptoms from an early age.

Pay attention to the early symptoms of cancer
Doctors say that it is not necessary that the symptoms appear very clearly in the early stages of cancer. Many symptoms appear simultaneously when the disease is serious. It is important for women over 20 to check themselves frequently for changes in the body. If you have a lump in your breast, discharge continues or there is often some discomfort, then definitely consult a specialist about this.