Carcinoma: What It Is, How It Develops, and What You Need to Know

When doctors say carcinoma, a type of cancer that begins in the epithelial cells lining organs and skin. Also known as epithelial cancer, it makes up 80 to 90% of all cancer cases in India. This isn’t some rare condition—it’s what most people mean when they say "cancer." It starts when cells in your skin, lungs, breast, colon, or other linings begin to grow out of control. Unlike benign tumors, carcinoma cells don’t just sit there. They invade nearby tissue and can spread to other parts of the body. That’s what makes it dangerous.

What triggers it? Often, it’s a mix of lifestyle, environment, and genetics. In India, smoking and chewing tobacco are major causes of oral carcinoma, a form of carcinoma affecting the mouth and throat. Heavy alcohol use adds to the risk. For women, breast carcinoma, the most common cancer among Indian women. is rising fast, partly because of delayed screenings and lack of awareness. Lung carcinoma is climbing too, even among non-smokers, likely due to air pollution and indoor smoke from cooking. These aren’t abstract risks—they show up in real people, in cities and villages alike.

The early signs are quiet. A sore that won’t heal. A lump that’s new and hard. Unexplained weight loss. A cough that won’t go away. These aren’t emergencies—they’re warnings. Many people ignore them, thinking it’s just stress or aging. But catching carcinoma early changes everything. Survival rates jump from under 30% to over 90% when caught before it spreads. That’s not magic. That’s science. And it’s why the posts below matter. You’ll find real stories about what symptoms people missed, how diagnosis happened, what treatments actually work in India, and what to ask your doctor when you’re told "it’s carcinoma." There’s no fluff here. Just what you need to understand, act on, and talk about with the people who matter.

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