Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : August 4, 2025 11:34 AM IST
Veteran Tamil Actor and Musician Madhan Bob Dies of Cancer at 71: Expert Explains What Cancer Does to the Body
Actor Madhan Bob, known to be a powerhouse of talents, a former heavyweight boxer, musician, a beloved comedian and character artist, passed away in Chennai on Saturday.
The 71-year-old actor was known for his distinctive laugh and bulging eyes, had been fighting with cancer, his family revealed. He is known as Krishnamoorthy, and he is the eighth child in his family. He was called Madhan to distinguish himself from his uncle with the same name, as he had a deep interest in music.
He learnt the bubble tarang that he picked from an exhibition and urged his parents to buy a guitar. He also quit his job as a salesman for the love of his music, composing work for TV and serials, including the popular Hindi serial Sangarsh. He also acted in some of the stage plays.
Here's what it does to you in detail
The start of cancer happens when cells start to grow and divide uncontrollably, and it often ignores the body's signals. This rapid growth leads to the formation of a tumour, which can be either non-cancerous or cancerous. Serious tumours spread throughout the body through a process called metastasis.
Plants can destroy healthy tissues and organs when they multiply. It also depends upon the location of the cancer, like a tumour in the lung and brain would have different symptoms.
Sometimes the immune system reacts to the cancer by attacking healthy cells, and it weak immune system makes it really tough for the body to deal with infections and other diseases
This process is also known as metastasis. Cancer breaks from the original tune and travels to other parts of the body through blood bloodstream, and it is another reason why it is known to be so dangerous, and it makes treatment more challenging.
Here are some of the common ways in which cancer is being treated in India:
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Cancer disrupts the normal functioning of the body, leading to cell growth which cannot be controlled and its potential to spread to other parts of body.
No, it is not generally painful, but however, some patients experience discomfort or pain due to side effects.
Yes, there are many people who have survived stage four and many people live for years after the treatment.
It depends upon person to person for some, it might be very painful, but for few, it won't come with any pain.
If you have cancer, it will increase the risk of chemical balances, which might include frequent urination, constipation, confusion, and excessive thirst.
