Health Issues India

Social media is abuzz with reports of two famous Bollywood actors announcing their diagnosis of cancer. The stories have elicited emotional outburst all across the country and again brought to light India’s tough battle with cancer.  First Irrfan Khan -- star of over fifty Bollywood films and numerous international box office hits --  announced in March that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour. Then, in July, actress Sonali Bendre, announced she was availing cancer care in New York for metastasised cancer. Khan is said to be recovering. However, the actor has said he is uncertain about when he will return to India from London, where he is being treated. Neuroendocrine tumour is a broad term. It refers to any tumour occurring in cells within the hormonal and neuronal system. These tumours may be benign or malignant. This is one of the key factors affecting the potential for the spread of cancer as well as the survival rate. Neuroendocrine tumours most commonly … Read Full Article about Bollywood cancer cases shine light on national crisis