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Breast Cancer Myths Debunked!
Though there are many diseases that are rife with myths and half-truths, breast cancer is one of the most misunderstood. Whether it's the ideal age to get yourself screened or the symptoms that you should watch out for, a lot of what you consider fact may actually be false. Dr. Arun Goel , Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali , debunks some of the most common myths that surround breast cancer. Myth: Wearing a wired bra increases your risk of getting breast cancer
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer
Mar 08 , 2018 | 2 min read
Being Overweight Can Increase Your Risk of Liver Cancer
A new study suggests that being overweight increases the risk of liver cancer. Peter Campbell, the co-author of the study, has found that diabetes, obesity , and a high body mass index can increase your chances of liver cancer. Read on to learn about this study and its unexpected results. What were the results of the study? Peter Campbell and his colleagues examined the data of 1.57 million adults to see if there was a relationship between type-2 diabetes and liver cancer . a. The study found that
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Mar 05 , 2018 | 1 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
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer
Feb 27 , 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
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Feb 23 , 2018 | 3 min read
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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 | 3 min read
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 | 3 min read
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 | 3 min read
Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.
Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Jul 26 , 2023 | 3 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
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer
Jan 16 , 2018 | 3 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 Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Dec 13 , 2017 | 2 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
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Nov 27 , 2017 | 2 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 Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Nov 06 , 2017 | 3 min read
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