Dr. Naveen Ganjoo, Senior Consultant – Hepatology & Integrated Liver Care, Aster RV Hospital Understanding Hepatitis Viral hepatitis is a liver infection caused by different viruses (A, B, C, D, E). In India, it is a significant public health issue. As per the World Health Organization reports, Hepatitis B impacts nearly 4 crore people in […]
Prevention and Early Diagnosis Essential to Reduce India’s Burden of Liver Cancer
Vaccination against Hepatitis B, along with aggressive treatment of Hepatitis C, diabetes and obesity, can prevent majority of liver cancers in India. These measures, along with early detection, can drastically improve mortality and morbidity associated with the disease. This was said by Dr. Radheshyam Naik, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician with […]
Vaginal And Vulvar Cancers – The Lesser-Known Gynaecologic Cancers
Dr. Milind Shetti – Consultant – Radiation Oncologist – HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli As outlined in the Interim Budget 2024, the government is prioritizing vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14. This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts to combat cancer, particularly in addressing well-known adversaries like cervical and breast malignancies. 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 […]