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Spotted in Time

How One Screening Saved

Ansur Ali’s Life

Understanding Squamous
Cell Carcinoma

A cancer that can affect the
Dr Anisur Rahman lining of the mouth and throat.
Dentist Treatment approach:
COP, Barpeta • Surgery may be used to

remove the tumour, while
nearby lymph nodes
may also be addressed if
n the quiet village of Bhaktardhoba in Barpeta required.
district, Ansur Ali’s life moved at a familiar pace. • Reconstruction and
ILike many others in his community, his days were radiotherapy can support
shaped by work, family and routine. Health was recovery, function and
long-term care.
not something he actively worried about, until a
screening camp brought a hidden concern to light. Dissection (MRND) to address regional lymph
Ansur attended the cancer screening camp nodes. This was followed by reconstruction surgery
without any major complaint. During the oral to restore function and form.
examination, a suspicious lesion was noticed on The journey was not easy. There were physical
the lower left buccal mucosa. He was advised to challenges, emotional stress and moments
visit Barpeta Cancer Centre for further evaluation. of doubt. With continued care, family support
What began as a routine screening soon became and clinical guidance, Ansur moved ahead with
a moment of fear and uncertainty for Ansur and treatment. He is currently undergoing radiotherapy
his family. A biopsy was performed, and the report as part of his comprehensive cancer care plan.
confirmed Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). The Today, Ansur Ali is on the path to recovery and
word cancer was overwhelming, but the diagnosis gradually returning to daily life with renewed
also carried hope because it had been detected at awareness. His story is a reminder that a simple
a stage where treatment was possible. screening camp can change the course of a life.
Ansur underwent Wide Local Excision (WLE) of Early detection, timely referral and access to care
the tumour along with Modified Radical Neck can turn fear into a real chance of recovery.

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