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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 Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Mar 05 , 2018 | 1 min read

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

Dr. Arun Goel In Breast Cancer Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Mar 08 , 2018 | 2 min read

What Do You Need to Know About Oral Cancer?

Oral Cancer mostly affects people above the age of 40 years but Dr. Sowrabh Kumar Arora , Principal Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali , says, we have now come across several patients of younger age group also. Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that can develop anywhere in the mouth. Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, gums, and lips, floor of the mouth, cheek and palate. If not detected and treated well in time, it can be fatal. The risk of oral cancer

Dr. Sowrabh Kumar Arora In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Mar 12 , 2018 | 3 min read

Do You Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an excessive growth of cells of the breast. It is highly prevalent in women but can affect men also. Cancer cells have a tendency to break away from a primary tumour and spread to other parts of the body such as lymph nodes around the breast, and liver, lung, and bones, causing Metastatic cancer or Stage IV cancer. Breast cancer can be of different types such as ductal, lobular, inflammatory, medullary, etc. Metastases can occur with all types of breast cancer that is invasive. However,

Dr. Arun Goel In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Mar 20 , 2018 | 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

My experience as a Vattikuti-MIME fellow in Robotic urooncology at Max Institute of Cancer Care

Vattikuti foundation in collaboration with Max Institute of Medical Excellence (MIME) provides an excellent opportunity to train the novice urologist in the field of robotic surgeries in urooncology by offering a clinical fellowship for one year. The remarkable feature of the application process is the absolute transparency in the selection of a fellow which gives full merit to the curriculum vitae of the applicant. Dr. Ashwin Sunil Tamhankar (MCh, DNB Urology), fellow in Robotic Urooncology who did his

Max Team In Urology Uro-Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

May 07 , 2018 | 9 min read

The Changing Spectrum Of Breast Cancer Management

With the burgeoning incidence of cancer all across the globe, the management of cancer patients is also witnessing rapid change. The emphasis on clinical and laboratory research has led to a scenario where oncologists all over the world are trying to make patients not only live longer but also live better. Surgery for breast cancer patients has evolved with focus on improving cosmetic outcomes with oncoplasty and whole breast reconstruction. The availability of a wide range of oncoplasty techniques inclu

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi In Surgical Oncology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 1 min read

Lung Cancer – The Silent Killer

Lung cancer is the most common cancer as well as the most common cause of deaths due to cancer in the world. According to estimates, more than 22 lakh people have been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020 worldwide. And this number is projected to exponentially increase to over 36 lakhs by 2040.

Max Team In Surgical Oncology

Aug 02 , 2021 | 3 min read

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