Meet Nina Kothari, sister of Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani, who lost her husband to…, the disease took away 935173 lives in…

Mukesh Ambani is a name that needs no special introduction. Ranked among the world’s billionaires for years, RIL Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh D. Ambani, often enjoys the title of India’s richest man. However, his sisters Nina Kothari and Deepti Salgaonkar remain away from social media platforms.

Dhirubhai Ambani’s daughter Nina Kothari married renowned businessman Bhadrashyam Kothari in 1986. Popularly known as Shyam Kothari in business circles, Bhadrashyam Kothari served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Kothari Sugars and Chemicals. Despite numerous efforts and even seeking advanced treatment in the United States, Shyam could not be saved. In 2015, he passed away, leaving behind a deep void in the family.

Shyam Kothari was diagnosed with cancer. He was provided with some of the best available medical treatments from around the world. According to the media reports, Shyam Kothari was diagnosed with colon cancer. Focusing on the year 2015 alone, the WHO reported that 935,173 people died from this disease. Even today, colon cancer remains one of the deadliest cancer worldwide.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), colon and rectum cancers collectively accounted for approximately 916,000 deaths globally in 2020, making them the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.

According to the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly  10 million deaths in 2020. The most common in 2020 (in terms of new cases of cancer) were:

  • breast (2.26 million cases);
  • lung (2.21 million cases);
  • colon and rectum (1.93 million cases);
  • prostate (1.41 million cases);
  • skin (non-melanoma) (1.20 million cases); and
  • stomach (1.09 million cases).

According to the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide,” reads the statement.

As per the WHO, Colorectal cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages. The regular screenings are important to catch the disease early and begin treatment. Common symptoms include:

  • changes in bowel habits such as diarrhoea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool
  • blood in the stool (rectal bleeding), either bright red or dark and tar-like
  • abdominal cramps, pain or bloating that won’t go away
  • unexplained weight loss that is sudden and losing weight without trying
  • feeling constantly tired and lacking energy, even with enough rest
  • iron deficiency anaemia due to chronic bleeding, causing fatigue, weakness and paleness.

As per WHO, treatments for colorectal cancer are based on the type and progression of the cancer and the person’s medical history. Early detection of colorectal cancer can lead to better treatments and outcomes. Treatments include:

  • surgery
  • radiotherapy (radiation)
  • chemotherapy
  • targeted therapy
  • immunotherapy.

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