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Informed Consent in Cancer Care!

What is informed consent and what does it mean? Informed consent is a process that includes all of these steps: You are told (or get information in some way) about the possible risks and benefits of the treatment. You are told about the risks and benefits of other options, including not getting treatment. You have the chance to ask questions and get them answered to your satisfaction. You have had time (if needed) to discuss the plan with family or advisors. You are able to use the information to

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Dec 21 , 2016 | 5 min read

How to Relieve Stress When Suffering From Cancer?

Cancer revelation can be a big news for you. It brings with it tides of emotions that might cause you stress. If you or any other close to you is suffering from cancer, a thought of losing them can evoke fear and can emotionally break you down. But, there are ways to handle this stress. Reducing Workplace Stress Today, most cancer treatment centers offer stress-reduction programs. If you take advantage of these opportunities from the beginning, you are less likely to become overwhelmed with stress ove

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Dec 15 , 2016 | 4 min read

Life after Transplant-How can you Care?

You are likely to have ups and downs during your post transplant period. During this time there are a few things that you can do to help your recovery and healing. Your immune system is not able to fully protect you after a transplant and it may take months to normally function. While some infections are minor, others can be life threatening. Here are few tips that might help you, but always follow advice of your transplant specialist . Protecting yourself from infection - Keep your hands clean Was

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant

Dec 14 , 2016 | 2 min read

Cancer is Not a Terminal Disease: Understand the Symptoms!

Dr. (Prof) P.K. Mishra recalls; he was sitting in a cafeteria for a refreshing drink after a difficult operation when he received a call from a close friend. He had some weight loss and upper abdominal discomfort with loss of appetite. Symptoms were mild to start with but had been gradually progressive for the last three months. After meals he felt like vomiting. My immediate admonition was that why have you been waiting for this long! I called him urgently to my hospital and fixed an upper G I endoscopy an

Dr. (Prof.) P. K. Mishra In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Dec 06 , 2016 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 min read

Decisions on Cancer Treatment can be Tough- Take the Right Move!

Decision making can never be easy when suffering from cancer. One has to contemplate on several situations before reaching a conclusion. It is important to know that as a patient or a caregiver, you have an important role to play. What are your tasks in decision making? To say yes for a proposed treatment, after understanding To decide one option between two or many options, To make a choice between no treatment versus some treatment To decide between one type of operation versus another To dec

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Dec 05 , 2016 | 5 min read

First Cancer Appointment: How Will You Prepare Yourself?

Your first cancer appointment with an oncologist can be overwhelming or it can be a stressful or fearful experience. Your head may be buzzing with bundles of fears, worries and questions. We have prepared a few FAQs that can help prepare you for your appointment so that it becomes easy for you to move on with confidence in your cancer journey. What is the first step? The first step you have to do is to make an appointment with an oncologist. Reach the clinic ½ to 1 hour prior to your appointment so t

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 30 , 2016 | 4 min read

Back to Work After Cancer? What To Do?

Returning to work after cancer is no easy feat! For some survivors, it is important to jump right back on the wagon, to prove you are in control, while for others it might be tempting to postpone work indefinitely. Facing a job can be stressful, nerve cracking and exhausting. It might seem impossible especially after battling cancer- finally, the day comes when the treatment for cancer is finished. The good news is that you are returning to work! An intense mix of thoughts and emotions surrounding you

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 17 , 2016 | 5 min read

Oncology Nurse is Your Best Friend During Cancer Treatment!

Nurses have a heart of health care! They care because they want you to get back to life again. Full of compassion, love, and generosity, they are the ones behind and on the scenes, communicating and coordinating with doctors. For cancer patients, oncology nurses are their best friend during their most difficult and intimate moments. They are the ones who sit beside a patients' bed educating and encouraging them about how to deal with this deadly disease. They are the healers, the helpers, the caregivers

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 15 , 2016 | 3 min read

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