By Dr Abhishek Kumar- Consultant Paediatric Oncology, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital What began as a "safer" alternative to smoking has evolved into one of the most worrisome addictions among today's adolescents. Vaping products, which come in shiny, colourful packaging and are loaded with candy-like flavours, may appear innocuous, but beware! From a medical […]
Brain Tumours in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Dr Abhishek Kumar, Consultant – Paediatric Oncology, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital, Ranchi Childhood cancers encompass a range of rare diseases in which malignant cells develop in children and adolescents. Though relatively uncommon compared to adult cancers, it poses unique challenges due to the developmental and physiological differences in children. Paediatric brain tumours are abnormal […]
Rare Forms of Childhood Cancer: Understanding and Raising Awareness
Dr. Srigopal Mohanty ( Medical Oncology), HCG Cancer Centre, Cuttack When we think of childhood cancer (also known as paediatric cancer), we generally think of leukaemia or bone cancer. But there exists some lesser known yet profoundly impactful stories of the resilience of young souls and the challenges that they face when encountered with rare and often […]