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A Less Complicated Surgery for Breast Cancer!

When Sheena,a young 32 year old, was diagnosed with breast cancer , she was extremely stoic about it. She had read all about it and had participated actively with her doctors in the discussion regarding treatment and her future prospects. She had a very good chance of recovering completely from the disease considering she was in an early breast cancer stage with treatable tumour characteristics. There were some bits that were bothering her. In the course of her reading and consult with the doctor, she ha

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Sep 30 , 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 Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Dec 06 , 2016 | 3 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 Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 2 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 Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Apr 25 , 2017 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 min read

Can Colonoscopy be Painful? If I have no Symptoms, do I Still Need it?

A colonoscopy is the gold standard when it comes to screening for colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous polyps, or tumours in the colon. A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves using a long, flexible tube or scope to look for abnormalities, polyps, and growths in the rectum and colon (large intestine).

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

May 24 , 2017 | 9 min read

Da Vinci-The Next Level Technology in Surgical Excellence and Patient Safety

Robotic surgery is the next frontier in medical technology advancement. Through specialised instruments and real-time imaging, robotic surgery helps to get better results while reducing operating time & a shorter hospital stay. Dr. Gagan Gautam , head of Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery of Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital , Saket, says that one of the pioneering robotic surgical systems is the Da Vinci surgical system. Introduced in 2000, it has quickly achieved a reputation of helping surgeons p

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Jun 14 , 2017 | 2 min read

HIPEC- An Advanced Chemotherapy Treatment to Destroy Cancer Cells

HIPEC - Also known as IPHC/Chemo-bath/HIIC (Heated Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)/Intra-abdominal hyperthermic chemoperfusion Dr. Arun Goel says, HIPEC is a specialised multi-modal treatment given to selected patients who are diagnosed with tumours involving the peritoneum (a serous membrane covering the stomach and intestines), which is due to either a primary malignancy (cancers starting in the peritoneum) or a secondary malignancy (cancer spreading to peritoneum from digestive or gynaeco

Dr. Arun Goel In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Jun 16 , 2017 | 3 min read

Know More About Molecular Oncology and Cancer Genetics

The etiology of cancer is multifactorial, with genetic, environmental, medical, and lifestyle factors interacting together resulting in a given malignancy. The understanding of molecular basis of carcinogenesis involves genetic and epigenetic events that lead to an altered expression of numerous genes is still not deciphered and is an ongoing process. This reflects the complexity of molecular alterations that characterize the cancer cells. What is Molecular Oncology? It implies the study of cancer at

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology Molecular Oncology & Cancer Genetics

Aug 08 , 2017 | 3 min read

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