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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

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 Cancer Care / Oncology Medical Oncology

Apr 04 , 2017 | 2 min read

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 Cancer Care / Oncology Medical Oncology

May 01 , 2017 | 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 start

Max Team In Medical Oncology

Nov 28 , 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

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy [HIPEC]: Latest Advancement In The Treatment Of Ovarian Cancer

HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. It is the latest technique of delivering chemotherapy directly in the abdominal cavity during surgery.

Max Team In Medical Oncology

Feb 03 , 2021 | 1 min read

All about Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a form of treatment used in the management of cancer. It is usually given after mixing in the liquid solution (saline/dextrose solution) intravenously (through the veins). Chemotherapy can be given in the oral form (tablets) or via alternate routes (eg. In peritoneal cavity – HIPEC Surgery)

Dr. Bhuvan Chugh In Medical Oncology

Feb 16 , 2021 | 2 min read

Excessive Weight Also Known As Obesity

Excessive weight also known as “obesity” is emerging as one of the most important preventable cause of cancer worldwide. Research shows that it may be responsible from anywhere between 3 to 15% of all cancers globally. It is strongly believed that the increasing number of cancers diagnosed in India specially in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai may also be linked to increase in obesity rates.

Dr. Devavrat Arya In Breast Cancer Cancer Care / Oncology Medical Oncology Musculoskeletal Oncology

Dec 21 , 2021 | 1 min read

Precision Oncology

Cancers is a complex disease. Nearly all parts of the body can have a cancer. The same part of body can have multiple different types of cancer. Traditionally for early stages, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have formed the backbone of treatment. For more advanced stages chemotherapy, or in some cases, targeted therapy, form the main part of treatment.

Dr. Devavrat Arya In Breast Cancer Cancer Care / Oncology Medical Oncology Head & Neck Oncology Musculoskeletal Oncology

Jan 12 , 2022 | 2 min read

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