Cancer in all its forms is increasing wordwide. Colorectal ( Bowel) cancer is cancer arising from large intestine. Depending upon the location in the large bowel it can be either colon cancer or rectal cancer – latter arising from the last end of the colon. Though India has lower incidence of this cancer compared to […]
Brain Stroke – When the Brain suffers an Attack
Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Stroke, (paralysis) or a brain attack is a disabling brain disorder that affects more than 20 million people across the world and causes nearly 5 million deaths per year. Stroke is caused when there is a block in the blood flow within the blood […]
Lung Cancer in India: Understanding Risk Factors and the Importance of Early Detection
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital. Lung cancer is a formidable adversary, claiming countless lives each year. Enhancing public awareness about this disease is crucial. Awareness of lung cancer is essential for saving lives. By understanding the disease, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection, […]
The Silent Killer: The Critical Role of Early Detection in Ovarian Cancer
Dr.Seshagiri Rao Ganta, Consultant-Medical Oncology, HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli Cancer is a widely dreaded disease, often going undiagnosed until it reaches advanced stages. This delay in detection can have severe implications, such as later stage at diagnosis there by loosing the precious chance for cure. Many cancers lack early warning signs, or their symptoms […]
Decoding Gynecologic Cancers: Types, Risk Factors, and Early Detection
Dr. Bhaskar Singh, Consultant – Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Nagpur Gynecologic cancers encompass a group of malignancies that affect a woman’s reproductive organs, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. These cancers, although diverse in their origins, share common threads of concern, such as their potential to silently advance and the importance of early detection. […]
Understanding Cervical Cancer Risk Factors and Simple Ways to Reduce Your Risk
By Dr. Gaurav Goel, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur In the landscape of women’s health, cervical cancer stands as a dark thread, woven with preventable strands. By untangling the risk factors associated with this silent threat, we gain a powerful grasp on our destiny. This article unveils the threads of vulnerability, offering practical […]