Apollo Hospitals, the nation’s foremost integrated healthcare provider, has inked a landmark partnership with Ion Beam Applications (IBA), the global leader in Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) solutions, to introduce Proteus One system in India. This momentous signing was officiated by Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) and Mr. Olivier Legrain, Chief […]
A Game Changer: Tamil Nadu Witnesses State’s First Successful and A Scar less Robotic Thyroidectomy Treatment for Thyroid Cancers
Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) in Chennai, has successfully performed Tamil Nadu’s First Scar less Robotic Thyroidectomy – a game changer in thyroid cancer treatment. Thyroidectomy is a surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. Robotic Assisted Breast Axillo Insufflation Thyroidectomy (RABIT) technique provides remarkable cosmetic benefits with no visible […]
Management Strategies in Immunotherapy for Cancer Patients
Dr. Kshitij Domadia, Consultant- Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad Innovations in cancer treatment have ushered in a new era of hope and progress for patients worldwide. Among these advancements, Immunotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients by harnessing the power of the immune system to combat […]
Reducing toxicity of cancer treatment key to better outcomes: Dr. Radheshyam Naik
Several innovations can reduce toxicity while enhancing, or at least preserving, the efficacy of treatment Cancer is a dreaded disease because without therapy, it is uniformly fatal, and its therapy is almost always toxic. Along with the fear of death, patients are also afraid of toxicity in cancer treatment and reduced quality of life. However, […]
How to Protect Yourself From the Flu During Cancer Treatment – Flu Facts for People With Cancer
Dr. Milind Shetty, Consultant Radiation Oncology, HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubballi Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are designed to target rapidly dividing cells, which unfortunately also include some healthy immune cells. This immunosuppression can leave cancer patients more vulnerable to infections, making the flu a significant concern. So here are some key strategies […]