Dr. Vishakha Agarwal, Oral and Maxillofacial Oncosurgeon at HCG Cancer Centre Vadodara How long should a mouth ulcer last before you worry? When does a hoarse voice stop being "just a cold"? And could a seemingly harmless lump in the neck be more than a swollen gland? For many
Dr SUSHANTKUMAR IKHAR, Senior Medical Oncologist & Hematologist HCG Hospital Nagpur Immunotherapy is a drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a new modality of treatment. immunotherapy is given intravenously (injection) usually at 2 or 3 weeks interval. Ipilimumab is the first immunotherapy approved for cancer treatment. there are several others drugs in this category for example Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab , Atezolizumab and Avelumab. Immunotherapy
A growing shortage of critical chemotherapy medicines is beginning to impact cancer treatment across India, with hospitals reporting dwindling inventories and patients struggling to access life-saving drugs. Oncologists and healthcare providers have warned that prolonged supply disruptions could affect treatment schedules and potentially compromise outcomes
India’s largest dedicated cancer hospital network strengthens advanced oncology access in North Bengaluru HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India’s largest dedicated cancer hospital network, today announced the launch of its new comprehensive cancer hospital in Byatarayanapura (Hebbal), strengthening access to advanced oncology care in North Bengaluru.
Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, have successfully treated a 10-year-old boy suffering from a rare form of spinal cancer, giving him a new lease of life through advanced robotic spine surgery. Consultant Spine Surgeon Dr. Krishna Chaitanya explained that the boy, Hima Sai from Hyderabad, initially
At Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, nearly 70% of the hospital’s 16 pediatric liver transplants have been made possible by mothers who courageously chose to donate a part of their liver to save their child’s life. Behind every transplant is a powerful story of
The “Two-Minute Action for Oral Cancer Protection” campaign ActAgainstOralCancer aims to tackle the rising burden of oral cancer by encouraging quick mirror based self checks for early symptoms, enabling timely detection and intervention With head and neck cancers rising across India and oral cancers accounting for
Upgraded facilities, enhanced comfort, and patient-centric amenities aim to provide world-class inpatient care Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Banjara Hills, has revamped its Inpatient (IP) Block to significantly enhance patient comfort, convenience, and overall hospital experience. The upgraded IP block reflects AINU's continued commitment
Dr. Sai Vivek V, Consultant - Medical Oncology and Haemato - Oncology Until recently, the root cause of cachexia was identified as the inflammatory mediators producedeither by the tumour itself or the body. However, a new stream of research is about to upend thisconventional wisdom, with
On behalf of the World Cancer Day, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road brought the community together for a multidisciplinary cancer awareness forum, with over 120 participants from the neighbourhood residences including survivors and caregivers who shared their journey, along with doctors who shared insights on how
