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10 Reasons Why A Second Opinion Matters

10 Reasons Why A Second Opinion Matters

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to process. While too much information may seem like a curse, learning more about your diagnosis and the treatment options available can help you make better decisions. At certain occasions, you may feel the urge to learn beyond the information...

Top 8 Questions to Ask About Ovarian Cancer

Top 8 Questions to Ask About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women and the leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Approximately one in 70 women will develop it in their lifetime. Because symptoms are often nonspecific and there are no standardized screening tests, ovarian cancer is difficult...

PET CT Scan For Cancer – Diagnose Cancer Faster

PET CT Scan For Cancer – Diagnose Cancer Faster

Dealing with cancer can be very daunting. However, advances in cancer researchers across the world have made it increasingly possible to not only cure cancer but also live a long and healthy life post-treatment. Full-recovery from cancer is premised on early detection of what can...

8 Things You Need To Know About Bladder Cancer

8 Things You Need To Know About Bladder Cancer

Even though bladder cancer is common, it is one form of cancer that most people know very little about. Read through 8 quick FAQs to stay educated and protected! 1. What is Bladder Cancer? The urinary bladder is an organ located in the lower abdominal area near the pelvic bones that...

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors affecting children and adolescents, with close to 5,000 children diagnosed each year in the US alone. Because of their location, some pediatric brain tumors and their required treatments can cause significant long-term impairment to...

Bust Your Myths Around Lung Cancer

Bust Your Myths Around Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a tabooed topic. Are smokers the only lung cancer patients? What about second hand smoke, e-cigarettes, air pollution? What are the risks and to what extent do they exist? Why quit smoking if you are already diagnosed? Find out what is fact and what is fiction. This lung...

Is Cancer Hereditary? Understanding Cancer And Genetics

Is Cancer Hereditary? Understanding Cancer And Genetics

Cancer is a deadly disease caused by genetic mutations, and considered to be one of the most common human genetic diseases. The idea of genetic mutations often causes people to worry about whether cancer is genetic. This question is especially bothersome for those who see cancer...

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines

Differentiating between branded and generic medicines When a drug is first released in the United States, its parent company sells the medicine exclusively under a brand name for a select number of years. This duration depends on how many years are left of the patent. Moreover, the...

The Cancerous DNA of Air Pollution: Explained

The Cancerous DNA of Air Pollution: Explained

Really bad. It causes cancer. And NOT just lung cancer. In this article, Senior Oncologist, explains how air pollution wins its ultimate medal, cancer. Read on to understand the science behind PM 2.5 and cancer. What exactly is air pollution? Air pollution is the presence of harmful...

Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Radiation therapy is one of the most common cancer treatment options. While traditional radiation therapy uses X-rays, a more advanced type of radiation treatment called proton beam therapy (PBT) uses protons instead of X-rays to destroy cancer cells. Protons are positively charged...

Everything You Need to Know About Immunotherapy

Everything You Need to Know About Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy for cancer is a biological therapy that boosts the body’s immune system to fight foreign substances and abnormal cells of tumors. It either uses substances from the body or from the laboratory to restore the immune system’s ability to function regularly. The...

Cervical Cancer Facts – Freedom and Future

Cervical Cancer Facts – Freedom and Future

Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of cleanliness and hygiene across India remains unfulfilled, despite his famous words: “Sanitation is more important than independence.” The release of 'PadMan', a film on menstrual hygiene, was ironically postponed from Republic Day to World Chocolate Day. A...

7 Symptoms of Lung Cancer

7 Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer begins in the lung tissues, typically in the cells that line the air passages. With one of the highest cancer mortality rates in the country, the causes and risk factors of lung cancer are continuously increasing. Though smokers have a higher chance of ending up with lung...

Breast cancer can affect men too – Breast Cancer In Men

Breast cancer can affect men too – Breast Cancer In Men

For the whole month of October, people across the world are being encouraged to wear pink ribbons to raise awareness about the ‘early detection’ of breast cancer, and heavily done so in the context of women. In India, one in every 28 women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their...

Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer

Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer

It’s Pink October, and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s discuss a few things everyone should know about the disease. Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that line the duct and the lobes of the breasts. Men can also develop breast cancer but this accounts for...

4 Myths on Prostate Cancer

4 Myths on Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is among the top ten cancers in India, and its incidence is rapidly increasing. While early detection is crucial, many misconceptions surround prostate cancer. Here are four common myths and the facts that can help you take informed steps—like scheduling a consultation...

Top 4 Warning Signs Of Brain Tumour

Top 4 Warning Signs Of Brain Tumour

Brain tumours refer to tumours that are located in the brain. Tumours that originate in the brain are called primary brain tumours while cancers that begin in other body parts and spread to the brain are known as metastatic or secondary brain tumours. According to the World Health...

How to manage a breast cancer journey?

How to manage a breast cancer journey?

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we speak to senior radiation oncologist, to understand aspects of living and coping with cancer. Is breast cancer curable? Yes, it is curable in the early stages of the disease. Hence early detection is of prime importance. In advanced stages, we can...

How is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Lung Cancer?

How is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Lung Cancer?

It is no surprise that outdoor air pollution is a significant contribution to the development of lung cancer and many other diseases. There are about 67000 new cases of lung cancer reported every year in India with around 63000 deaths, according to a Globocan 2018 report . It is the...

What Are The Treatment Options for Liver Cancer?

What Are The Treatment Options for Liver Cancer?

The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body and plays a crucial role in detoxification by eliminating wastes. It is also highly prone to developing cancer, both primary as well as secondary. Several types of cancers can develop in the liver. It is the fifth most common...

Everything You Need to Know About Mammography

Everything You Need to Know About Mammography

October 18 is the US National Mammography Day. To commemorate the day, and to highlight the importance of breast cancer screening, this article gives a quick read of what, why, and how. What is Mammography? Mammography is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to examine the...

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer

People have different views about cancer – some look at it as a challenge to overcome, while some think it is just a detour in their smooth running life. When the word ‘cancer’ is used for a condition, in many cases they are malignant, and in some cases, they may ‘potentially’ spread....

10 Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

10 Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

The internet offers a wealth of information, but it's easy to get lost in a web of misinformation that causes unnecessary fear. As with any health concern, numerous myths about breast cancer circulate widely. Here are 10 common myths, debunked with facts. #1. All Breast Lumps Are...

Does Liquid Biopsy Predict Breast Cancer Relapse?

Does Liquid Biopsy Predict Breast Cancer Relapse?

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. As a complex disease, it remains challenging to treat. However, extensive research has improved our ability to manage it effectively. Liquid biopsy is a technique that monitors the progression of breast cancer,...

How is Pancreatic Cancer Treated?

How is Pancreatic Cancer Treated?

Pancreatic cancer is not as common as other cancer types, and ranks as the 14th most common cancer in the world. However, it is the 7th highest cancer-related cause of death globally. Why is the rate of mortality so high? In order to answer this question, we need to understand the...