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Weight Management During and After Cancer Treatment!

It is often observed that cancer patients and survivors do not consider weight management and other medical conditions as important issues. However, this is not true and these problems deserve complete attention from patients, doctors and survivors.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 4 min read

Basic Tips on how you can have a Healthy Living after Cancer?

Exercise is an important part of healthy living. Being physically active during and after cancer treatment helps to: Improve your physical abilities/self esteem Reduce anxiety, depression and fatigue Improve balance and lower risk of falls and broken bones. Keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity Lessen the risk of osteoporosis (weak bones that are more likely to break) Improve heart health Improve blood flow to legs, and lower risk of blood clots. Maintain a healthy weight Make you less dependent on others to do normal activities of daily living. Boost muscle strength and endurance Improves your quality of life.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Do You Know There are 4000 Chemicals in a Single Puff of Cigarette?

Out of the 4000 chemicals, 69 of them are known as carcinogens i.e. cancer causing agents or poisonous chemicals like tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide. India is facing a smoking death crisis and it has been predicted that 1million people will die every year from tobacco smoking in the next 10 years. The after effects of these habits are seen decades later resulting in immense physical, psychological and financial trauma and deteriorating medical conditions like COPD, liver diseases and cancer.

Dr. Sachin Gupta In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

How Multidisciplinary Care Saved a Patient’s Life at Max Hospital

A 38-year-old religious head of monastery Mr Tsering (name changed) came to Max Hospital, Dehradun, complaining of loose stools, cough, fever and extreme weakness. On examining him, he was found to be in a state of shock with very low blood pressure and saturation. He was immediately shifted to the ICU and put on resuscitation and supportive care by the Critical Care team. After few days he started responding to the treatment. When he came out of the septic shock, he was found to have a low WBC and Platelet count.

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 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

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Fret not! Breast cancer can be treated!

A 31-year-old girl, who was till recently looking forward to getting married, found a lump in her right breast and was diagnosed with breast cancer . Unfortunately, the misery didn't end there as the cancer (Stage IV) had spread to liver and bones too. When she came to us, with lost all hopes, we too thought that we will never be able to cure her, but we promised to fight with her. After much research and proper consultations, despite various claims made by her friends regarding dangers of chemotherapy a

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Jun 22 , 2016 | 2 min read

Few Tips on How to Support Friend with Cancer

Cancer can be very isolating! It is important to know that there are “No” rules to support a friend who you just discovered has cancer. All that comes across to your mind is to stop by for a visit, send a gift or may be offer support to other family members too. Even if you want to help, you may find it really hard to understand what to say or do? Before approaching your friend, be prepared yourself, be sure of your emotions and feelings to keep a focus on your friend. Do not be afraid in touching, hugging

Dr. Meenu Walia In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 02 , 2016 | 4 min read

10 Cancer Myths Busted

Myth : Cancer means Death Fact : Cancer is not a death sentence. With advancements in cancer detection and treatment , the survival rates of patients have increased. In fact, people with cancer have survived five years or more after they are diagnosed with the disease. If the disease is detected early, it can be cured; especially lymphoma, leukaemia and testicular cancers are curable even in advanced stages. Myth : Is Cancer is contagious Fact : No. Cancer is not contagious. There are some cancers

Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 12 , 2016 | 3 min read

Know More on Leukemia (Infographic)

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. It usually begins in the bone marrow where blood cells are formed. In leukemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells.

Dr. Rahul Naithani In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant

Aug 12 , 2016 | 1 min read

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