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How Can I Avoid Infections While On Anti-Cancer Treatment?

A patient while on an anticancer treatment especially chemotherapy is more prone to severe infections. However, most of the infections are preventable and treatable. Currently due to modern treatment, the deaths are very few for prevention simple hygiene and common sense is adequate. For treatment, it is important that patient reports the sign early so that treatment can be started early. Let us understand that most infections come from within the body especially the mouth, hands or skin, so keeping them

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

May 01 , 2017 | 1 min read

Why Bother for Cancer Screening?

It is true that many people are not getting the recommended cancer screening tests ! This is due to deficiency of adequate infrastructure and cancer support care as well as management of infectious and other non-communicable diseases (chronic respiratory, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases). Dr Mahesh Sultania says Cancer prevention strategies for the most common types of cancer like breast, stomach, lung, colorectal and prostate can control the cancer mortality and morbidity. Do you that the Indian g

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 5 min read

Let's Understand Cancer!

Do you know most types of cancer occur at an old age? It is because DNA in cells starts getting damaged as age progresses. However, few cancers like germ cell tumours (Testicular cancer) are more common in younger age. The most common types of cancer are Lung Cancer , Breast, Prostate, Bowel, Oral Cavity, Cervix, Ovarian, Stomach, Colorectum, and Pharynx. In India, 2.5 million people are estimated to be living with cancer. Are you pondering over-What Causes Cancer? Cancer causes more than 12.5% deaths

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 2 min read

Myths and Facts of Breast cancer Busted!

Dr S. VEDA PADMA PRIYA says 1.5 lakh new female patients are detected with breast cancer every year. The scenario is that approximately 70% of patients are diagnosed in its advanced stage. This increases the cost of treatment because later the presentation more is the requirement of modalities of treatment (surgery, radiotherapy, chemo-hormonal therapy/targeted therapy). There are certain myths, which we would like to discuss. #Myth: Breast cancer usually happens in a person having a history of the di

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Apr 04 , 2017 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Know About the Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions

How cancer spreads? Whether my family members can get infected from me? What can cure cancer? All these questions can cause trembles in you if they are not answered properly. Any wrong information about cancer can cause worries and even hinder good prevention and treatment decisions.

Dr. Prachi Jain (Pediatric Oncology) In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Feb 13 , 2017 | 8 min read

Can Obesity Increase the Risk of Cancer (Infographic)?

When you meet your friend after a long time, the first thing you hear is that "You have put on weight". This leaves you clueless because you are thinking of other reasons to defend the unnecessary weight gain. It is possible that the risk of developing several diseases can increase- Cancer being the most common of them. Know how obesity can lead to a ocean of problems. Dr. Ranga Rao says, Obesity and Cancer risk are quite related terms therefore it is essential to keep your weight gain intact. Below infogra

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 24 , 2017 | 1 min read

Can Ovarian Cancer Be Prevented?

The most common symptoms were abdominal symptoms such as fullness and pain, which are seen in approximately 50% of patients. Moreover certain types of ovarian cancers like germ cell cancers occur in young girls. So, one should not ignore the symptoms, even if age is less.

Dr. Meenu Walia In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 03 , 2017 | 3 min read

What Are the Treatments Available For Blood Cancer?

If you or one of your loved ones is affected by blood cancer , it is only natural to have several doubts in your mind regarding its treatment. Blood cancer is the most common cancer affecting children worldwide. The different types of blood cancer are : Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Acute myeloid leukaemia Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia Chronic myeloid leukaemia Lymphoma Myeloma Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) The following factors determine a patient's treatment regimen: The type and stage

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant

Dec 27 , 2016 | 2 min read

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