Dr. Pinaki Mahato, Consultant - Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara In the medical field, misunderstandings frequently distort our perception of certain conditions, creating unnecessary fear and confusion. It’s important to rely on accurate information and recognize the strides medical science has made in detecting and
(Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru) A lively young adult would never have suspected that persistent stomach aches and unexplained fatigue were anything more than stress from a hectic job or busy schedule. Cancer was the last
Dr. Raghunath S.K, Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-oncology and Robotic Surgery, HCG Cancer Centre, KR Road, Bangalore Cancer treatment is evolving rapidly, with immuno-oncology offering a novel approach that uses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Prostate cancer, one of the
A Surge in Breast Cancer Cases Among Young Women in Their 30s Currently, there is a concerning trend of increased breast cancer cases, especially among young women in their 30s. However, breastfeeding is known to cut down the risk of breast cancer in new mothers. Every
Dr Mangesh P Kamath, Additional director, Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore Chemotherapy, a cornerstone of cancer treatment, often evokes fear and uncertainty. Images of hair loss and debilitating side effects come to mind. However, many misconceptions surround this life-saving therapy. Let's debunk some common
Dr Mangesh P Kamath, Additional director, Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore Chemotherapy, a cornerstone of cancer treatment, often evokes fear and uncertainty. Images of hair loss and debilitating side effects come to mind. However, many misconceptions surround this life-saving therapy. Let's debunk some common
Authored by Dr. Manan Vaghela, Consultant Medicine Oncology, MD, DM Medical Oncology, HCG Hospital, Bhavnagar Living with a chronic illness presents numerous challenges, both physical and emotional. For those navigating the complexities of cancer diagnosis and treatment, managing side effects becomes a central aspect of maintaining a
Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, have successfully removed a rare, giant dumbbell-shaped testis tumor from a young man. This complex surgery was particularly challenging as the patient is a kidney transplant recipient on high-dose immunosuppressive medication. The
Dr Aditya Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery and Cyberknife, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram Radiosurgery is an advanced non-invasive and high-precision medical procedure that uses a focused beam of radiation to treat tumors and other medical conditions. It is a very special form of radiation therapy which delivers
The unique combination surgery was successfully performed by HCG surgeons to treat a critical 40-year-old patient with appendix cancer (Mucinous Adeno Ca) spreading to the entire abdominal region HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Bangalore recently set an exceptional benchmark in appendix cancer treatment by performing the
