Dr. M P Madhu, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster RV Hospital Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes – the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called the colon. A colonoscopy is a test to diagnose the problems of […]
Understanding Blood in Stool: Could It Be Colon Cancer?
Dr. Milind Shetti, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli Taking charge of your health is an empowering step, and regular screening plays a vital role in preventive care. Seeing blood in your stool can be a frightening experience. While it's a symptom that shouldn't be ignored, it's important to remember that it doesn't […]
Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road Achieves Medical Milestone with World’s First Triple Surgery: Heart Disease, Gallstones, and Colon Cancer All Simultaneously, in 44-Year-Old Patient
In a first reported case across the globe, Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road successfully conducted three simultaneous complex procedures – Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), gallbladder stone removal, and colon cancer surgery in one session. Under the multi-disciplinary expertise of Dr. Vivek Jawali, Chairman-Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru and Dr. Ganesh Shenoy, Director-GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric surgery, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road Bengaluru, […]