What is the quality of life for cancer patients? Quality of life is a dynamic term. It involves many aspects of life be it physical, mental, or social. It is a broad term that may have different meanings for different individuals. It may sound different for cancer patients as compared…

Triple-negative breast cancer: Introduction Triple-negative breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer that affects women. It is a rare but aggressive type of breast cancer. Around 10% of breast cancer cases belong to this category. As being a rare type of cancer, it is also very challenging to…

Even on ordinary days, diet and food intake are important for a healthy life. But it becomes much more important for someone who is suffering from cancer. Cancer can hinder the growth of other healthy cells by taking up all the energy from food. This causes side effects during and…

A bone marrow transplant is a life-saving medical procedure that offers patients a new chance at life, particularly those battling serious blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. This treatment involves replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells, typically sourced from a compatible…

Cancer diagnosis is life-threatening – but with the right medical team, it becomes a battle that many people can win. Treatment of cancer is not a task of a single doctor but requires a complete multi-disciplinary team in which radiation oncologists play an active role. Radiation Oncologists are medical experts…

The profession of doctor is the most important pillar of healthcare. To celebrate their devotion to help others and spend their lives for the people of the country, National Doctor’s Day is celebrated in India on July 1st. This date is marked as both the birth and death anniversary of…

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in India with cigarette smoking being the leading cause of lung cancer. People who smoke are 23 times more likely to get lung cancer than non-smokers. Lung cancer is of different types, diagnosed at different stages and each stage has a relative…

Liver cancer originates within the cells of the liver and can develop in several different forms. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma, which begins in hepatocytes—the primary cells of the liver. Less common types include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and hepatoblastoma. While primary liver cancer starts in the liver itself, it…

Mouth cancer interchangeably used with oral cancer is the most common cancer of the neck. The course of the disease is poorly characterized and people are unaware of its growth. The survival rate of people with mouth cancer is poor as they are unaware of growing cancer until it reaches…

Cancer. The word alone carries a weight of fear and uncertainty. For decades, treatments have revolved around aggressive strategies like chemotherapy and radiation, often taking a heavy toll on the patient’s body alongside the cancer. But what if your own body held the key to fighting this formidable disease? This…

What is Cervical Cancer? Cervix is the part of the female reproductive system that connects the vaginal canal to her uterus. Cancer that develops in the cells of the woman’s cervix is known as cervical cancer. Cancer cervix can metastasize (spread to other parts) such as the lungs, uterus, vagina…

15th of February is International Childhood Cancer Day. It is celebrated globally to raise awareness about childhood cancer, express gratitude and support for children, cancer survivors and families. Every year, more than 4 lakh children and adolescents under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. In India, around 50,000…