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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 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

Dr. Arun Goel In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Feb 23 , 2018 | 3 min read

What is a Mini Stroke?

Stroke is one of the primary causes of death and disability around the world. It is termed as a silent killer because it can happen suddenly without any warning signs. During a stroke, there is a sudden stop of blood supply to the brain causing cell death. There are two types of strokes viz. Ischemic and Hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke occurs due to the lack of blood flow while hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to bleeding. A mini-stroke is also known as a 'Transient Ischemic Attack' or TIA. It occurs when the

Dr. Sanjay Saxena In Neurosciences

Feb 22 , 2018 | 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

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

Jan 16 , 2018 | 3 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Cures

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

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Dr. Charu Dua In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi

Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology

May 18 , 2018 | 3 min read

Think Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a Heart Attack?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart stops beating, abruptly and without warning. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. In addition, if the heartbeat is not restored with an electrical shock immediately, death follows within minutes. SCA takes one life every two minutes, claiming more lives each year than breast cancer , lung cancer, or AIDS. More than 350,000 deaths occur each year as a result of SCA. To decrease the death toll from SCA, it is important

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Dec 18 , 2017 | 3 min read

Are you at a risk of Prostate Cancer?

Mostly affecting men older than 50, Prostate cancer may develop with little or no early warning signs. Furthermore, the symptoms may vary from one individual to another and is usually related to deviation from normal urinary voiding patterns. Symptoms may be usually caused by a severe infection or prostatic enlargement. If there are any urinary symptoms that you feel are unusual or have stated for more than 2 weeks, it is advisable to consult one of best cancer hospitals in Delhi . It should be necessary fo

Dr. Pawan Kesarwani In Urology

Dec 12 , 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

Dr. Arun Goel In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 27 , 2017 | 2 min read

Fainting can be Linked to Your Heart, Not Brain!

Fainting if followed by the blurring of vision, black out, lightheadedness, feeling of nausea, dizziness should not be passed off as just a mere normal occurrence. These could be a warning sign of a serious heart ailment. However, dizziness is normal after strenuous work, but if coupled with the signs mentioned above, it could be abnormal and warrant some seriousness if you are ignoring it. What do you need to know about Fainting? Fainting or Syncope, as known in medical terms, is a loss of conscio

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 14 , 2017 | 2 min read

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