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Revealed: 5 Early Signs of Breast Cancer

One of the most common types of cancer among women, breast cancer , is slowly crawling into almost every household with 150, 000 new cases being diagnosed every year in India. What are the main reasons- Is it Lack of awareness or late diagnosis of breast canc er? According to research, many women in India who are detected with breast cancer usually do not have any knowledge about their condition. Moreover, even if they suspect it, they do not feel free to talk about it openly due to the stigma attached t

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Aug 21 , 2017 | 2 min read

What You Need To Know About Gallbladder Cancer?

Cancer, as we all know is a fatal disease and can find its way in the body anywhere because it is not limited to the common types of cancer such as breast, lung or blood cancer. Out of all the cancers that are named above, are you aware of the Gall Bladder Cancer? Also called as biliary cancer, it is most commonly seen among women. Gallbladder, a small organ located below the liver is responsible for concentrating and storing bile. You might not be aware of the symptoms and causes of gallbladder cancer

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Oct 27 , 2017 | 3 min read

An Ordeal of Breast Cancer Patients

Breast cancer can affect you how you feel within, whether you are recently diagnosed, under treatment or are a long-term survivor post-treatment. The patient has to go through an emotional strain of diagnosis, challenges of the treatment – Surgery, Chemotherapy , Radiotherapy and Hormonal Therapy, alongside coping up with the stress and demands of everyday life. The management of breast cancer for many patients may be similar, but the way it impacts your life is unique. What is the Quality of Life in Bre

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Nov 06 , 2017 | 3 min read

Are We Sitting on a “Cancer Time Bomb?”

The incidence of cancer is rising in India with nearly 10 lakh new cases occurring each year. Moreover, recent data from ICMR cancer registry projects shows that with this significant increase in cancer cases; we are almost having a cancer epidemic. It is important to talk about the rising incidence of cancer in India has a gross shortage of cancer facilities as compared to the person's requirements. Lack of skilled manpower and monetary requirements, shortage of cancer specialists are an increasing conc

Dr. Arun Goel In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Nov 27 , 2017 | 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

Do You Know About Second Cancers?

With the advent of technology and research in medical sciences, today the survival rate of cancer patients is increasing marginally. Cancer patients can be affected by several other health problems; however, their most significant concern is facing cancer again. If cancer manifests again after a successful treatment, it is known as Recurrence. However, some cancer patients can develop new cancer again, in a different site which is unrelated to previous cancer. It is known as 'Second Cancer'. It is possible

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Dec 13 , 2017 | 2 min read

10 Breast Cancer FAQs

Looking at the number of cases increasing day by day, it is not unusual to seek answers to a variety of questions about breast cancer. Surprisingly, a disturbing trend noticeable in our country is the younger age in which women are falling prey to this disease( <40 years) Breast cancer can originate in different areas of the breast including the lobules, the ducts, or in some rare cases, the tissue in between.Here are 10 breast cancer FAQs that will help resolve most of the doubts one has, related to this d

Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath In Breast Cancer Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Jan 16 , 2018 | 3 min read

What Are the Stages of Lung Cancer?

One of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, lung cancer is mostly diagnosed in its advanced stages. Dr. Arun Goel , Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali says, this is primarily because the symptoms are usually not noticeable in the early stages. There are some early symptoms such as cough, sputum production, fatigue, etc., people often self-diagnose them as a seasonal issue. Further, many times when a diagnosis of tuberculosis is made in these cases and tr

Dr. Arun Goel In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Feb 23 , 2018 | 3 min read

Can Breast Cancer Recur? How Will I Know?

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for not only the patient but also her loved ones. The treatment for breast cancer is multimodality and can be long drawn. To be cancer free and remain that way is what every patient aspires to be, but, unfortunately, some patients will come back with a recurrence- local or distant. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath , Associate Director & Head - Breast Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj , says, Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, an

Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath In Breast Cancer Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Feb 27 , 2018 | 3 min read

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