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
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, despite treatment strategies continuously evolving to improve patient outcomes. One of the key areas of focus in breast cancer treatment is axillary radiation therapy, which plays a crucial role in managing
Dr Nikhil Mehta, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, JaipurColon cancer, traditionally considered a condition affecting older adults, has been increasingly diagnosed in younger individuals. According to the American Cancer Society, cases among adults under 50 have been steadily rising, making it critical for younger
(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
Acoustic neuromas can now be easily treated with Advanced Cyberknife Radiation therapy Dr Aditya Gupta, Director, Neurosurgery and Cyberknife Centre, Artemis Hospital Acoustic Neuroma which is also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a benign tumour which is non cancerous and usually grows slow. It develops on the hearing
Dr. Satyam Satyarth, Consultant, Medical Oncology, HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata.Getting diagnosed with cancer is spine-chilling but if it is detected in a kid, it is even more devastating. Nothing can be more traumatising than watching a child going through cancer treatment, but one should