Treatment for Bilateral Wilms Tumour Achieved - Only 16 Similar Cases Documented Worldwide-In a ground-breaking medical achievement, Doctors at Fortis Escorts, Okhla, have successfully performed India's first treatment of Bilateral Wilms Tumour (nephroblastoma), a rare and complex form of paediatric kidney cancer in a 6-year-old
Recent studies indicate a concerning trend in India's healthcare landscape: the number of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer is projected to increase by 50,000 annually throughout this decade. This escalation is anticipated to impose an average economic burden of $19.55 billion each year.Study InsightsPublished
The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has announced the development of a groundbreaking and cost-effective treatment for gallbladder cancer, offering improved outcomes for patients. This advancement is particularly significant for regions like northern India, where gallbladder cancer prevalence is notably high.The innovative
nnovative approach of Medanta experts offer new hope for complex, aggressive cancer cases Medanta, among the country’s leading multi-speciality hospitals ranked as the best private hospital in India by Newsweek, has successfully used CAR-T Cell Therapy to achieve remission in a 56-year-old man in stage-4 of a
The robotic-assisted surgery technique enhances precision and oncological outcomesOn World Pancreatic Cancer Day, JIPMER Puducherry announced a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment with the development of a novel robotic-assisted surgery technique. Conceptualised by Dr. Kalayarasan, a leading robotic surgeon, this pioneering approach has set a
Dr. Pinaki Mahato, Consultant - Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, VadodaraIn 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, BangaloreCancer 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, BangaloreChemotherapy, 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
