Dr. Ranajit Kar Consultant- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center - CuttackCervical cancer does not begin in adulthood. Its roots are often planted much earlier, in years when health education is minimal, conversations are uncomfortable, and silence is mistaken for protection. In India, where adolescence is still
Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi, Sr. Consultant, Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center – GulbargaIn the current scenario, Lung cancer is shedding its smoker’s disease label, as more numberof non-smokers are being diagnosed, challenging the traditional assumptions about thedisease’s causes and forcing a rethink among the medical
Dr. Sthiti Das, Radiation Oncology at HCG Cancer Center at CuttackThe issue begins with perception. Across many parts of the country, especially in Tier 2 andsemi-metro cities, areca nut in its various forms is often viewed as a low-risk activity,especially compared to smoking. For adolescents and young adults, this perception of lowrisk,
In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough for the region, HCG Cancer Hospital Vijayawada successfully treated Ms. Sujatha (Name changed), a 54-year-old woman diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer 2-3 months ago and was cured using a cutting-edge radiation therapy protocol completed in just five days. This advanced treatment, combining Partial Breast Irradiation (PBI) with Respiratory
By Dr. SHANU JAIN, CONSULTANT- RADIATION ONCOLOGY, HCG Cancer Center - NagpurParents seek the best for their children. We think about healthy food, education, safety—and wholesome health. However, there is one important health factor that many Indian families tend to side-step: the HPV vaccine in
Dr. A SATYA SRINIVAS, CONSULTANT - MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST, HCG Cancer Center - VijayawadaCompletion of cancer treatment is a significant medical milestone. It signifies therapeutic success but also initiates the next critical phase—systematic recovery. This phase involves targeted efforts to restore strength, stabilise immune function, and
(Dr. Boppana Sai Madhuri, Consultant, Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Center – Vijayawada) Unexpected DiagnosisIt often begins with something seemingly insignificant—a small amount of blood in the urine, a sudden need to use the lavatory, or many night time treks to the loo. Many patients disregard these symptoms as
By Dr. Srigopal Mohanty, Senior consultant in Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Center, Cuttack Tobacco and alcohol are frequently discussed when talk about head and neck cancer. However, another participant is emerging—quieter, less well-known, but increasingly dangerous: the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV has long been connected with
Dr. Bhaskar Bhuvan, Consultant-Medical oncology, HCG Cancer Center - VizagLung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for over 1.7 million fatalities annually. In India, lung cancer is a significant public health concern ranking second among male cancers, with a
