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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What it is and Why it Matters

Breast Cancer Awareness is a healthcare awareness initiative observed every year for the entire month of October, with an aim to increase awareness about breast cancer and remove the stigma around it. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, with more than 2 lakh new cases reported every year. Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and timely treatment of breast cancer, especially in countries such as India, where there is still limited awareness about breast cancer, its symptoms, and treatment options.

Dr. Meenu Walia In Cancer Care / Oncology

Oct 15 , 2024 | 7 min read

Rectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes and Stages

Rectal Cancer may not be a comfortable subject for many, but it’s one that deserves our immediate attention. This type of cancer may start quietly, in the form of a small, harmless polyp, but if left unchecked, it may become a serious health issue. Having said that, the good news is, by understanding the different types, recognising the warning signs, and exploring treatment options, you can take control of your health. Although it's a daunting topic, knowing what to look out for and what steps to take can make all the difference. Without further ado, let’s understand the essentials and empower ourselves with the knowledge required to face this challenge head-on.

Dr. Manish Jain In Cancer Care / Oncology

Oct 14 , 2024 | 12 min read

Liver Cancer: Decoding the Symptoms, Causes, and Potential Treatment Options

Getting diagnosed with liver cancer can be a profoundly emotional and overwhelming experience for both patients and their loved ones. That said, if diagnosed at an early stage, liver cancer can be managed and treated. That’s why it is important to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for liver cancer, so that suitable remedial measures can be taken while there is time. To help, in this article, we delve into the early warning signs of liver cancer, its risk factors, and the latest advancements in treatment options. But first, let’s cover some basics.

Dr. Aditya Vidushi In Cancer Care / Oncology

Oct 03 , 2024 | 14 min read

Cervical Cancer: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Did you know that cervical cancer is the most treatable cancer in women, if diagnosed early? Recognizing early signs/symptoms of cervical cancer and getting an early diagnosis significantly increases your chances of a successful outcome. Unfortunately, most women often do not catch on to these symptoms until in the late stages of the cancer. If you are wondering what these symptoms are, then this blog is here to guide you through various signs to look out for, along with a few handy prevention tips.

Dr. Alka Dahiya In Cancer Care / Oncology

Sep 30 , 2024 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 min read

Key Gastrointestinal Symptoms & Early Warning Signs of GI Cancers

As a doctor who treats gastrointestinal cancers, it's heartbreaking to see patients whose cancer has spread. Once the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it becomes difficult to cure. Often, this happens because the cancer wasn't found early enough. Though many of these patients had some gastrointestinal symptoms, they were primarily nonspecific and vague. We might save more lives if we could catch these gastrointestinal cancers sooner. But why do these cancers often go undetected until it's too late? Are there warning signs we can look out for? Let's find out.

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology Robotic Surgery

Sep 06 , 2024 | 3 min read

Urological Cancers: Types, Symptoms, Regular Screenings, and Early Detection

Urological cancers are a group of malignancies affecting the organs and structures of the male and female urinary system and the male reproductive system. These cancers can significantly impact a person's quality of life and, if left untreated, can lead to severe health complications or even be life-threatening. Each type has its unique characteristics, risk factors, and treatment options, but they all share a common theme: the importance of early detection.

Dr. Tushar Aditya Narain In Surgical Oncology Urology Cancer Care / Oncology Uro-Oncology Robotic Surgery

Sep 05 , 2024 | 3 min read

Lung Cancer Challenges: Prevention, Diagnosis & Care Tips

Lung cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide, responsible for more deaths than any other type of cancer.

Dr. Devavrat Arya In Cancer Care / Oncology

Sep 03 , 2024 | 2 min read

Cervical Cancer: All You Need to Know

Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of gynaecologic cancer affecting women in India. A woman in India has a 2.5 percent chance of getting cervical cancer in her lifetime, which is double the risk as compared to the figure worldwide which stands at 1.3 percent. It is estimated that cervical cancer will occur in approximately 1 in 53 Indian women (the likelihood is higher in rural India) during their lifetime, compared with 1 in 100 women in more developed regions of the world. Given the increasing instances of cervical cancer, it is important for every woman to be aware about its signs and symptoms, and the available treatment options, should the worst happen. That’s why in this blog post, we cover all you need to know about cervical cancer including its types, causes and risk factors, diagnostic process, treatment options, along with some preventive measures. Let’s begin with understanding the disorder.

Dr. Swasti In Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 07 , 2024 | 15 min read

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